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Man accidentally shoots friend with spear gun, Sarasota police say

 
Published July 5, 2015

SARASOTA — A man accidentally shot his friend in the head with a spear gun while diving Saturday, Saraota police officials said.

Officials said Dale H. Bartush, 24, and Jarrod G. Ditmars, 21, both of Sarasota, were diving near the Twin Bridges on John Ringling Causeway when Bartush's spear gun accidentally went off. The arrow hit Ditmars' head.

Officials said Bartush took Ditmars to the surface and yelled for help. Ditmars was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officials said no charges are expected.