Unknown Diver airlifted to hospital - Venice, Florida

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Diver in Venice airlifted to hospital after ‘in-water emergency’​

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A scuba diver suffered an in-water emergency Saturday morning, Venice Fire Rescue reported Monday.

The victim, was taken by ambulance to Venice Municipal Airport to meet a helicopter so they could be flown to Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota for further treatment.

“The severity of the medical condition warranted Bayflite air medical transport service utilized to expedite the transportation, and one of their flight nurses taking over medical care,” from paramedics, Venice Fire Rescue said Monday on social media.