Death of one 20 year old Singapore youth

[dm_junkie]

Hi guys,

Wonder if any has hear about this incident ? http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stor.../259621/1/.html

Was out on a trip until recently. It has been quite a stirr in the dive comunity.

It is a sad incident. The family were expecting his return from his OW course for their Chinese New Year reunion dinner.

 

[dive_lover88]

heard that and it was kinda double whammy for the dive community in singapore as another singaporean diver in perth was also injured in another diving accident and now in coma, critical condition.

I believe you have dove in sg waters before...crappy condtions that isnt helped with strong currents...was certifed there. Also had drift dive included in my graduation dive.

 

[ClayJar]

For some reason the link didn't work for me, but I found the article anyway. Sad story.

 

[scubadudee]

Have seen from other forums mentioning this. Think more could have been done to prevent incidents like this.

It is very unlikely for a student to be drowned. Any so far? Is the current that strong? Have not dived that place for ages. Last did was still bearable during my OWD course.

Vis hardly hit 5 feet but I can still manage then.

Sad story.

 

[scubadudee]

Just read. 14m underwater. This is very rare.

Hope she recovers.

 

[johnny_bravo]

Very sad. On a different note why do articles like this always refer to "oxygen" tanks being found with recreational divers.

-J.-

 

[dive_lover88]

currents may be strong,not to speculate just speaking from what little experience i have there. I believe that it's the slit that disoriente the diver.

 

[almitywife]

very sad.....

 

[Jcsgt]

Wow, that's awful. My condolences to everyone.

 

[nivla80]

My condolences to his family...