Man pulled from ocean in critical condition, firefighters say

Near-drowning reported near St. Augustine Beach Pier

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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – A man was rushed to Flagler Hospital in critical condition Monday afternoon after being pulled from the ocean by a good Samaritan near the St. Augustine Beach Pier, authorities said.

According to St. Johns County Fire Rescue, the middle-aged man was unresponsive in the water about 1 p.m. Monday when he was pulled to shore by another beachgoer.

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Firefighters responding to the call immediately started CPR, and he was taken to hte hospital in critical condition.

The man's name has not been released.


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