Condolences for Catalina Diver died today

[SCUBA482]

Anybody have any more info on the person who died in Catalina today? I had heard a 56 year old female bolted from her instructor while in Catalina during a certification dive. Also heard she was taken to the chamber and later died, possibly of cardiac arrest.

 

[bjjman]

Condolences to her family.

 

[DandyDon]

Very unfortunate. Condolences to the family

 

[liuk3]

Deep condolences to family and friends of the loved one.

 

[Teamcasa]

This was in this mornings LATimes
Catalina diving victim identified | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

November 1, 2009 | 5:25 pm
A woman who died today after scuba diving off Catalina Island has been identified as Mona Towle, 56, of Redlands, according to the Avalon sheriff’s station.

Sheriff’s dispatcher Connie Shepard said Towle was taken from the Avalon dive park, along with her diving instructor, to a hyperbaric chamber.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department sent a helicopter to the scene, but Towle was taken by boat to the Two Harbors facility, which is run by USC, according to fire department inspector Frederic Stowers.

Towle was reportedly seeking her deep-sea certification when she suddenly rose to the top from more than 65 feet below the surface at the park, which is near the Avalon Casino.

-- Margot Roosevelt and Kim Christensen

Prayers and condolences to the family.

 

[HisLovelyBride]

My heart breaks for the family and for all who participated in the class! Before we dissect the causes too much, let's remember Mona Towle and that her life was cut short too soon! I will pray for all those involved that they may know God's peace at this most difficult of times.

 

[TMan2]

Condolences to the family, a reminder that life is fragile and we should live everyday as if it was our last.

 

[Red Vette]

My heart goes out for our fellow diver, her family, friends, and those who were with her.

 

[Bluesky65RS]

My condolences to her family and friends. Bless them.

 

[JMdiver]

My condolences goes out to the family of the woman who died at the park this weekend. Does anyone have any info on this.

John