Diver Hurt and Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles Long Beach Responds

Last weekend, a 55 year old diver was rescued by the Coast Guard after he was found slipping in and out of consciousness.  The male diver was aboard the diving vessel Explorer at the time of his injury.

The Coast Guard responded to this Southern California maritime accident near Anacapa Island.  The man was taken back to land and transported to St. John Hospital in Ventura.  His identity and condition have not yet been released.

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