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.
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FrannyFrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticSo sad for everyone. I guess we will know further details at a later date.
Lady DLady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider:( So sad! You hate it when things like this happen.
laurawoodlaurawoodBeach Lover202 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
just a reminder to please be careful in the water. mother nature should be respected. such a terrible incident.
Sheila GoodeSheila GoodeBeach ComberGrande Beach Drive27 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Sheila GoodeBeach ComberGrande Beach Drive27 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach ComberI 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
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
FrannyFrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThank 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.
AllifunnAllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comI 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.How sad to have witnessed this :(
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
GoodWitch58GoodWitch58Beach Fanatic4,810 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Anyone know any more about this person's identity and what happened?
PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAny update on what happened? Just curious.
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticHello!!!! :idontno: Does anyone have any info on this poor lady or her family.... Please forward any info! Thank you so much.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertEverything about it seemed very hush, hush. Not too dissimilar to the recent wreck on 98/395. :idontno: Not much for information in the paper and I searched the local news/tv stations, without luck.
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticVery odd
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expertcould it have been a cover up to save embarassment to the family due to circumstances unknown to us?
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI have heard mention of an unhealthy lady/Red tide???? :idontno:
PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI was curious because I want to know if there are any risks that we should be aware of (other than regular beach safety -- e.g., don't swim alone, watch for rip tides, etc.), especially since it was a green flag day. I couldn't find anything mentioned in the Walton Sun.
AllifunnAllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comI have heard mention of an unhealthy lady/Red tide???? :idontno:Red tide can be very serious to those with lung problems.....:(
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,980 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,980 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guidehaven't heard anything about red tide recently...
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticA friend of mine that works out on the beach everyday swears it is here. Very mild but he gets sick in the morning on his run at the beach.....:idontno:
PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticWe were there August 17 - 25 and didn't notice anything in the Seacrest area. Water clear, air seemed clear. But we aren't sensitive to that kind of thing, though, so we may not have noticed if it was mild.
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,980 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,980 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideWe were there August 17 - 25 and didn't notice anything in the Seacrest area. Water clear, air seemed clear. But we aren't sensitive to that kind of thing, though, so we may not have noticed if it was mild.
when there is red tide, you can't not know its there. it really makes you feel like you have an allergy or cold, much coughing, etc. but when you leave the beach area, it completely goes away. I haven't experienced it all summer. perhaps if its very mild, then maybe you have to be ON the beach to experience it. Typically, you just have to be somewhere near the beach - like shopping in Seaside...
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