dive accident catalina 10/1/05 0230

[drbill]

Sheri... Likewise my condolences as well. Our waters off Catalina have been fairly warm the past few months. Recent temps have been no colder than 57 at depth in my experience. While hypothermia is possible (I don't know your brother's body type or BMI), I often do 3-6 dives in a day without any noticeable problems.

Please pass on our condolences to the rest of the family as well.

 

[DandyDon]

Thank you Sheri for coming to share with us, and my condolences as well for your loss...

Dr.Bill is known for his tolerance for cold, I think. Many divers do chill more easily, and I have seen divers unbearably chilled in waters 10 degrees warm. Too many variables.
In deed, his medication could have played a role as well, but - much of this is speculation.

 

[drbill]

True, Don. That's why I mentioned it would be hard to judge re: Sheri's brother without knowledge of his body characteristics (and susceptibility to cold).