Diver struck by propeller is lucky to be alive

He felt as if he had been cut in two. He put a hand to his back and the hand was covered in blood. He could insert his whole hand into the wound. A diving companion, Pedro, to whom he owes his life, shouted at the boat user to stop. He lifted Daniel onto the boat and used a towel to cover the wound. A few minutes later, a helicopter from the marine rescue service arrived and he was taken to Son Espases Hospital. The Guardia Civil went to the scene and have been in charge of investigating what happened.

Daniel was in a critical condition. Twenty-eight staples were eventually used to close the wounds. He has suffered problems with the sacrum and various vertebrae. In fact, nerves for the functioning of the testicles and rectum were cut.

On Sunday he was able to go home. His recuperation will take months, perhaps years. In the next few days the judicial procedure will start for determining the responsibility of the person in charge of the boat.