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O Negative blood is still needed after a member of the boating community was seriously injured yesterday.<\/p>

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The exact nature of the injuries are not known but have been described as critical.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the woman, 65, was swimming around her boat when she was run over by another boat.<\/span><\/p>

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It is also reported that she underwent surgery last night and is still in a critical condition. <\/span><\/p>

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There is an urgent and immediate need for O negative blood donations to help.<\/p>\n

Medical Surgical Associates Woods Mall, St Johns is where the blood is needed. If you can help give them a call and please donate.<\/p>

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