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Diver Rescued In Government Cut

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – A diver was rescued Thursday morning in Government Cut Inlet.

The Coast Guard and Miami Beach firefighters were called to help Joe Amick who got caught in a current.

The experienced diver was reported to authorities when he was not seen for a while.

A Good Samaritan located the Amick and he was taken to a hospital to be checked out.

"I never really felt like I was going to drown, but it was a little unnerving at one point," said Amick.

Amick was with is son when he became separated at some point.

He is in good condition.

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