Medical Lobster diver rescued with breathing problems

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Lobster diver in Hollywood hospitalized after having trouble breathing - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - As the two-day lobster mini-season kicked off, a diver in Hollywood was transported to the hospital after he was reportedly having<a class="excerpt-read-more"...

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - As the two-day lobster mini-season kicked off, a diver in Hollywood was transported to the hospital after he was reportedly having trouble breathing.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue arrived at a marina, off of Port Everglades, Wednesday morning.

7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where police boats remained at the scene.

According to officials, the diver had a medical issue where he couldn’t breath. A marine unit was able to get on the water and the diver was placed on their boat, where crews give him oxygen.

A rescue truck was waiting at the marina and the diver was transported Memorial Regional Hospital.

At the hospital, the diver was conscious and alert as he spoke with paramedics.