Diver taken to hospital to be treated for the bends

A diver has been taken to hospital after suffering the bends in Lochaber waters.

The diver was in the water at Ardnamurchan Point, Acharacle, when he resurfaced and began experiencing symptoms of decompression sickness.

Tobermory Lifeboat was subsequently launched to take the man towards Oban where they were met by the local rescue boat.

He was subsequently taken to Oban’s Lorn and Islands Hospital for treatment.

However, he may need to be taken to the marine laboratory in Dunstaffnage to be treated in a recompression chamber.