Dallas officer killed - Philippines

[DandyDon]

Dallas officer killed in scuba accident before wedding

A Dallas police officer who was vacationing in the Philippines for his birthday and his upcoming wedding died Tuesday in a scuba diving accident.

Family members said Officer Hans Campbell was hit by a boat in the water. He was declared clinically dead and was put on life support for organ donation.He will be removed from life support Thursday, the same day he and his fiancée were set to be married at a resort in the Philippines.

 

[Dan]

Sorry to hear that keeps happening, during a dive vacation half way around the world & a couple days before the wedding. Condolences to his fiancée & family. It must be devastating to them.

Was he floating on the water by himself without SMB or safety sausage in a heavy traffic area?

 

[hanglide]

Sad yet grateful for Officer Campbell's thoughtfulness and generosity .

Please consider organ donation.

 

[iamrushman]

sad and sorrowful news...condolences to family, fiancee, and friends....

 

[Dizzi Lizzi]

So sorry for all who love him. What a gift he/they are making with the organ donation.

 

[pubert]

DOLE orders 2 Panglao dive shops to stop operations | The Bohol Chronicle | Latest News from Tagbilaran City and Around Bohol, Philippines

 

[Maverick17]

from the link above

A speedboat owned by Oceanholic and manned by Richie Cagandahan sped past the diving area where Campbell and Zheng were underwater hitting both resulting in massive head and body injuries to Campbell and less serious injuries to Zheng.

The speedboat which was later found not registered with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) while Cagandahan is now in the custody of the Panglao Police Station.

.........Homicide charges has been filed against Cagandahan at the Provincial Prosecutors Office by the Panglao Police Station.

same paper another detail from the investigation

Diving case spoils Bohol as destination | The Bohol Chronicle | Latest News from Tagbilaran City and Around Bohol, Philippines

Piratas Alona Divers admitted that there were no “diver below markers” to indicate and ongoing diving activity which could have warned sea vessels to navigate 60 meters away from the diving area.

and not sure how this works with him unconscious but good for them

...the marriage pushed through after a wedding ceremony was held at the bedside by a Baptist minister hours before the victim expired.