woman drowns in Blue Mountain Beach: 8/15/06

[Sally]

The Walton County Sheriff's Department responded to a medical emergency call at 3:58 p.m. on 8/15/06 in front of the Sea Cliffs condominiums on Blue Mountain Road. Responders arrived to find a few beachgoers administering CPR to a white, middle-aged female who had been recovered from the Gulf.

Responders cleared the beach and immediately took over emergency treatment, but the victim remained non-responsive. Without being able to revive the victim, emergency officials transported the body to Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, which was not able to provide further details. Witnessess were reluctant to share information with the media immediately after the incident.

The area that the woman was found is private, and no lifeguards were present. The South Walton Fire District was flying green flags at the time, and the water was clear. No further information has been made public at this time.

 

[Franny]

So sad for everyone. I guess we will know further details at a later date.

 

[Lady D]

So sad! You hate it when things like this happen.

 

[laurawood]

just a reminder to please be careful in the water. mother nature should be respected. such a terrible incident.

 

[Sheila Goode]

I witnessed the Emergency crew working furiously to revive this woman. They were relentless and worked it seemed for 20 minutes. Once they made the decision to move her to the EMT truck, they did so with much speed and care. The truck was parked in our cul-de-sak (Grande Beach Drive) and left with the sirens going. I was hopeful at that point the woman would survive.

I found the team to be extremely diligent in their task and I was very proud of our EMT crew. Although the outcome is sad, I take my hat off to the guys who tried to save this woman. Glad to know that is the quality of care we have here.

Sheila Goode

 

[Franny]

Thank you Sheila for sharing your experience. Our community should be very proud of our EMT staff! My heart goes out to the family of the victim.

 

[Allifunn]

I witnessed the Emergency crew working furiously to revive this woman. They were relentless and worked it seemed for 20 minutes. Once they made the decision to move her to the EMT truck, they did so with much speed and care. The truck was parked in our cul-de-sak (Grande Beach Drive) and left with the sirens going. I was hopeful at that point the woman would survive.

I found the team to be extremely diligent in their task and I was very proud of our EMT crew. Although the outcome is sad, I take my hat off to the guys who tried to save this woman. Glad to know that is the quality of care we have here.

Sheila Goode

How sad to have witnessed this

 

[GoodWitch58]

Anyone know any more about this person's identity and what happened?

 

[Paula]

Any update on what happened? Just curious.

 

[Bobby J]

Hello!!!! Does anyone have any info on this poor lady or her family.... Please forward any info! Thank you so much.