Man injures after diving off a cliff

40-Yr-Man in ICU After Diving Accident

At approximately 5:30pm today [July 2] Police officers as well as EMTs responded to Admiralty House Park in Spanish Point, after a man was injured after reportedly diving off a cliff.

Bystanders told Bernews the gentleman jumped/dived off the taller cliffs located on the north-east side of the area, and appeared to not resurface immediately. Others rushed to his aid, and called emergency personnel who arrived, tended to the victim, and rushed him away to King Edward Memorial Hospital.

Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said, “First responders attended a incident at Admiralty House Pembroke this evening at 5:37pm. As a result, a 40 year old male was taken to KEMH, as a result of an apparent diving incident. The 40 year old man’s condition is unknown at this time.”

Update 9:45pm: The gentleman had been unconscious at the scene, however regained consciousness shortly after medical personnel transported him away. As of this time, he is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

Update June 3, 6:30am: The gentleman remains in critical condition in the ICU

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