On Thursday, April 6, 2023, USCG Air Station Clearwater and a Station Sand Key rescue crew responded to a distress call in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m., about 20 miles off John’s Pass.
They made contact with a man that was critically injured after being shot with spear gun.
The man was transported by a USCG helicopter to Tampa General Hospital with critical injuries.
The investigation continues.