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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Diver critical, airlifted to Miami
Boat put into gear while worker was underwater; investigation continues

A popular diver around Key West docks was critically hurt Monday morning after she was hit by a yacht's propellers while making repairs.

Judy Reed, also known as Diver Judy, was making repairs to the Palagon, according to investigators and city officials.

Reed, owner of Judy Under the Sea, was repairing the bottom of the vessel, a yacht based out of...

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I am glad that Judy got her

I am glad that Judy got her life back. Thanks to the Jetski guys who got to her first to help, and the ambulance which was there in minutes. It's a miracle she even survived such a great blow. One thing is for sure. She is a brave lady. Hope she gets better soon. www.microsofthelpnow.com

judy montague.judyunderseathe sea

the boat the 5 J's was owned by brothers john & jerry montague,,name for all of us ..John the eldest of the two passed in 2011. Many thanks for all your prayers joan montague

Judy Under the Sea

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the first responders and the Jet skiers who helped save my sister Judy's life. It was a terrible accident and she is not out of the woods yet. The article in the Newspaper has her name wrong, her name is Judy Montague, I dnk where the name Reed came from, she is Judy Montague, known only as Judy Montague. Thanks for your continued prayers. Jaye Montague Brown

Does her brother or father have the lobster boat

5 J's ? named for all the kids whose all names begin with J ?

Strong, Brave Soul

Thank you so much for this first hand information, trapper. I don't know this incredible woman but I am going to light a candle for her. I will also pray for all the people who helped her so quickly. The jet ski operators must have saved her life.

Our prayers are with you Judy..

Be strong, we know you are tough and want to see you back home asap! We all love you and will keep praying for you!..

Everyone kindly say a prayer

Everyone kindly say a prayer for her

Costly mistake

I'm sure Judy did like I did and made sure there was someone on board near the helm to make sure no one turned on the boat, or put it in gear, while underneath doing work. I can only imagine that person walked away, or didn't realize she was still under the boat. To be honest it was a job I only did on boats I crewed on. Too scared to do what she did on a daily basis. I hope she pulls through. She is a Classy Lady.

Tragic accident ; our Prayers are with her.

How she made it to the surface I don't know; she hit the surface and shouted for help even with her leg broken and damage to her mouth, the Jetski guys got to her first to help , and the ambulance was there in minutes. It's a miracle she even survived. The first marina staff responder was Dedrick who raced down the dock .Followed by Prince who helped control the growing crowd and direct arriving rescuers . These two men handled the situation professionally even though shocked to see a friend in such bad shape. The jetski operators; I don't know your names but, THANK YOU , without your help she surely couldn't have stayed on the surface.
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