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Sea Defence Rocks
Coverage of Sea Defence Rocks in the Nexus archive.
- Mother-of-six, 32, who drowned after getting trapped in sea defence rocks could have been saved if ambulance service hadn't 'muddled' rescue
A 32-year-old mother of six drowned after getting trapped in sea defence rocks. The rescue effort was allegedly hindered by the ambulance service. This incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the emergency response.
- Paramedics should not have decided mother trapped underwater in sea defence rocks could not be saved as they still had time to save her, expert tells inquest
An expert testified that paramedics had enough time to save a mother trapped underwater in sea defence rocks. The paramedics' decision not to attempt a rescue is being questioned. The incident is under investigation.