Â
Sponsored by
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Update: Refugio Beach near drowning victim transported to local hospital
Posted: Mar 3, 2013 5:40 PM by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News
Updated: Mar 4, 2013 6:06 AM
Santa Barbara County fire officials say a 58-year-old man was transported by helicopter to a local hospital Sunday afternoon after nearly drowning.
Just after 3:10 p.m., they were called out to Refugio Beach where witnesses say a man was pulled out of the water by bystanders after being under for one to two minutes.
Two off-duty nurses and State Park Rangers performed CPR and used an AED device while they waited for paramedics. When County Fire paramedics arrived at the scene, they were able to get spontaneous pulses, but the man still needed breathing support.
Officials say he is still in critical condition.
PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTS
Offensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal. To report a comment, please e-mail us at feedback@ksby.com, and include the name of the story and information on the comment.
Thank you! KSBY.com
KSBY.COM VIDEOS
-
"Monster" reunited with owner after his cage was blown away during Oklahoma tornado
Views: 97 May 22, 2013 -
Joshua Hornsby mourns the loss of his young daughter killed in the Oklahoma tornado
Views: 28 May 22, 2013 -
Watch as a local meteorologist tracks the path of deadly tornado as it hits Moore, Oklahoma
Views: 275 May 21, 2013
Comments