Unknown Dive tourist dies on Costa Maya excursion off Xcalak

[Dan]

It’s good to find less physically demanding hobbies / sports as we get older. I stopped Taekwondo at 50 years old when I started to break (crush) my fist knuckles . Now I spend more time on diving & cycling. When my body tells me to stop diving, I may do more cycling & walking.

 

[fred32176]

It is a fact that simply cannot be ignored.

All divers over the age of 70 will die.

Same for all cave divers.

All divers will eventually dive. Everyone dies, except Ezekiel. Not worried about dying while diving.

 

[CathyE]

There is a reason divers over 50 need medical clearance from their doctor, per some diving organizations. I’ve been on dive boats where an elderly diver couldn’t climb up a ladder unless someone took their tank and BCD. I know it’s not a popular thing to say that when people get past a certain age they should reconsider a few things. Why do you think you see so many elderly riding 3-wheel motorcycles? Why do some states have additional periodic tests for elderly drivers?

Divers over 50 have 10 times higher risk of cardiac-related death while diving than for younger divers. I’m sorry to say but that rate doesn’t go down for divers 75 and older.

We’re all mortals and we’re all going to die one day. You can’t do the same things and take the same risks and get away with it when you’re 75 compared to when you’re 25.

Please, if you are ever diving somewhere other than the US, let us know where and when.
I will make sure I am not on your boat.

 

[Searcaigh]

Not worried about dying while diving.

What about the people you might be diving with?

A fatal diving incident can have a major impact on dive buddies and other people involved on the boat or helping during an incident.

 

[kinoons]

What about the people you might be diving with?

A fatal diving incident can have a major impact on dive buddies and other people involved on the boat or helping during an incident.

This is possible anywhere, anytime.

Skiing? On an airplane? In traffic on the highway? Just catching some rays on the beach? Getting a loaf of bread?

Are seniors supposed to sequester themselves at home because their impending, but as of yet undetermined, time of death may impact someone else?

Death is a part of life and should be accepted as such.

 

[dlofting]

People have to die somewhere and someone else has to deal with the body. I'm quite happy if you leave mine wherever it is I die, but those still living don't like that idea. Meanwhile I'll keep doing those things I'm physically and mentally capable of. Thanks in advance to whoever has to handle my remains.

 

[chillyinCanada]

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