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From: Ahda9/19/2015 10:15:29 PM
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Rough Water Causes Wave of Spinal Injuries
Reported by Justin Cavey




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DELMARVA'S ATLANTIC COAST- Rough water and shallow surf are adding up to a host of injuries for coastal tourists.

Ocean City reports three spinal cord injuries just last week alone. And Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island have combined for four spinal cord injuries in just a three-day period last week.

Officials say swimmers dive into water they believe is much deeper than it really is. The other problem is storm-driven rough water that can piledrive boogie boarders and other swimmers into the ocean floor.

Capt. Chuck Barton of Ocean City EMS said, "When we have a lot of waves and surf condition it certainly has the potential to produce trauma and therefore potential serious injuries if someone is thrown forcefully to the bottom of the ocean.
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