Highlands & Islands Coastguard and lifeboat crew rescue Kirkwall diver The casualty fell ill after diving from a dive vessel near east of Deerness. By Lottie Hood August 20 2023, 10:05 pm August 20 2023, 10:05 pm Share Coastguard and lifeboat crew rescue Kirkwall diver Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6066007/kirkwall-diver-rescued/ Copy Link Kirkwall lifeboat attended. Image: Jane Candlish A diver has been rescued after suffering the bends near Kirkwall. Reports of a diver suffering from decompression sickness were made to Shetland Coastguard at around 6.05pm today. The casualty fell ill after diving from a dive vessel near east of Deerness. Kirkwall CRT and lifeboat arrived on scene at 7pm and transported the diver back to shore. The casualty was placed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and taken to hospital.
