Medic call at Seacrest: Never mind

Thanks to those who’ve e-mailed to tell us about a medic call at Seacrest. We have someone on the way and should have information shortly about what’s happening. 2:19 PM UPDATE: Talked to the medic/fire crews (who have since all left the scene). Someone thought there was a problem – there wasn’t – all’s well – nobody treated/transported, case closed.

4 Replies to "Medic call at Seacrest: Never mind"

  • Ed McNichol April 11, 2009 (8:16 pm)

    More info on the incident;

    http://www.nwdiveclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7712

  • Tamsen Spengler April 12, 2009 (4:19 pm)

    I was there having lunch when the scuba diver was screaming for help! Everyone went running and two divers rescued their fellow diver from the water. It was pretty scary for her and three police vehcicles came, a fire engine and a Medic I ambulance. They did put her in the ambulance and made sure she was o.k. I was impressed with the speedy actions of the people on the dock and the emergency response folkd. Luckily, the young girl was o.k. but just goes to show you how dangerous this sport is!

  • WSB April 12, 2009 (4:22 pm)

    Thanks, Tamsen. If you read the discussion thread to be found from the link in the previous comment, it explains why authorities told us what they told us – even though that was apparently by no means the whole story …

  • Lamont April 13, 2009 (4:55 pm)

    “just goes to show you how dangerous this sport is!”

    Yes and no.

    Diving is just a bit more like flying than skiing, but people who approach it like skiing and don’t appreciate that our ability to breathe underwater is about as unnatural as our ability to sail through the air, tend to get into trouble.

    And if you read through the comments on the other forum, its pretty apparent that this incident had a lot to do with one individual and probably their attitude toward it all.

    If you go into diving with a safe attitude, willingness to learn some physics and physiology, maintain your gear, practice skills and build your experience over time, then the most dangerous thing about diving is the drive to the dive site.

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