Doc Intrepid:
Pat,
Greg Mickey is in our prayers, and we hope he will be found by the searchers. Please keep us informed as to progress in the case.
Doc
The Wilmington Star News has a pretty accurate story from what I've heard so far. Three divers went down and left the boat unattended. They surfaced away from the boat and one diver took his gear off and was able to make it back to the boat. When he got there he could still see both divers. One of them took there gear off in an attempt to swim back also but could not make it. By the time the boat got underway both divers were missing. After reporting the divers missing a 1pm the CG found one at 9pm because of his flashlight. There are a couple stories flying around the docks here that I can't really confirm them yet. The tower is well known for it's strong currents and I've seen many people get swept away from the boat but there was someone on the surface to go get them. It just shocks me that some divers still leave boats unattended when they dive. The CG started the search back up this morning so lets hope for good results.
Pat
Searchers seeking diver missing off of Bald Head
By Veronica Gonzalez
Staff Writer
A 42-year-old man has been rescued but another man remained missing Sunday after both went diving in the ocean Saturday about 30 miles southeast of Bald Head Island.
A strong current going the opposite direction of their boat prevented the two Wilmington residents from returning to the boat, said Andy Greenwood, public affairs officer for the Coast Guard Group Fort Macon. A third man surfaced near the 33-foot boat they were using and radioed for help about 1 p.m. when his two friends disappeared.
The Coast Guard rescued Wilmington resident Andy Illobre about seven-and-a-half hours after Cobern Peterson reported him missing Saturday. A turboprop C-130 aircraft spotted Mr. Illobre waving a flashlight as dusk set in.
However, the Coast Guard was still searching for Greg Mickey on with various rescue units including a 110-foot patrol boat, a Jayhawk helicopter and the C-130, Mr. Greenwood said.
"We are continuing our search efforts with every available asset," he said. "Were sparing no resource in the search to find him."
The men were diving in 120 feet of water with a current that varied between half a knot to two knots.
They were about 5 miles northeast of Frying Pan Towers, an old lighthouse.
The Coast Guard suspended its efforts at night, but expected to resume searching early this morning.
They believe Mr. Mickey took off his equipment to swim faster, and his wet suit should help keep him afloat, Mr. Greenwood said.
His equipment has not been spotted.
Mr. Peterson spotted Mr. Mickey in the water once he got on the boat, but by the time he tried to maneuver it, the diver was gone.
When Mr. Illobre was rescued, "it was right before sunset," Mr. Greenwood said. "I think it was because there was enough light difference that they could see him and see the light he was using. We dont know that Mr. Mickey has any way to signal."
Once the plane spotted Mr. Illobre, they dropped a raft for him until the helicopter could pick him up.
Mr. Illobre, who was wearing a wet suit, was treated and released at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
By Sunday, he was back in the ocean, searching for Mr. Mickey.
If I had them on the radio, I couldn't tell them "...hotter...hotter...NO! colder...colder..." or "turn left at the next navigational beacon!" So, while if I had a radio I could carry on conversations like (THEM) "Where are you?" (DOC) "In the ocean, dammit,...come get me!", I suspect it would wind up frustrating both of us! 
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