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Scuba Diving News
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Thursday, 31 December 2009 21:37 |
Matthew DeVlieger, a student from Calvin College, Michigan junior, has been partially paralyzed after a scuba diving accident in the Florida Keys while vacationing with his family.
Matthew DeVlieger (Press Photo)
School officials said an oxygen problem during a 135-foot dive caused Matthew to surface too quickly. At the water's surface, it became clear the young man was suffering serious symptoms of decompression sickness.
DeVlieger was rushed to a Florida hospital, where he remained paralyzed from the chest down, Calvin staff said.
College leaders planned to alert faculty, staff and students of the incident.
DeVlieger has been a strong tennis player for the college. His twin brother also attends Calvin. |
