TACOMA, Wash. — A diver rescued by strangers after an accident near a Tacoma beach was rushed to the hospital Thursday.
The diver was having trouble breathing near Titlow Beach Park, Tacoma fire officials said. The diver's condition is unknown.
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Eyewitnesses tell KIRO 7 two people swam out and pulled the diver from the water. West Pierce fire officials transported the diver, a female, to the emergency room.
The circumstance surrounding the accident are unclear.
This story is developing. We will add updates below as they come in.
@ 5 only on @KIRO7Seattle we talk to these 2 strangers who both dive into Puget sound to rescue a diver in trouble pic.twitter.com/tNlNdY8B0Z
— Terry Griffin (@TerryKIRO7) August 11, 2016
Diving accident in Tacoma. Eyewitness says one diver called for help another taken away by boat pic.twitter.com/aJkAr9KdXi
— Kevin McCarty (@KevinKIRO7) August 11, 2016
West Pierce Endeavor mutual aid w/ Tacoma Fire "diving accident" near Day Island. Patient transported to hospital. pic.twitter.com/xpqz3d3JUB
— West Pierce Fire (@WestPierce) August 11, 2016
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