Diver found dead. Bonaire

[Steelyeyes]

The local news, Live 99 FM had a story about a deceased male diver found floating near kite beach by a local fisherman today. No news of a possible dive buddy. More news might be forthcoming tomorrow.

Updated link translation button is on the upper left. A snorkeler also drowned in on Kein Bonaire in the same timeframe. That was the second snorkeler death on Klein in two weeks. I know the DM that assisted with the rescue and attempted resuscitation of that victim but it was never reported by any news outlet I could find.

Twee toeristen verdronken op Bonaire, in twee aparte incidenten

Twee toeristen zijn vandaag verdronken bij twee verschillende incidenten op zee. Het eerste slachtoffer is een duiker die levenloos werd gevonden door vissers aan de zuidkant van het eiland. Het tweede slachtoffer was een snorkelaar die ter hoogte van Klein Bonaire in de problemen kwam en verdronk.

bonaire.nu

 

[kristen8416]

We had just finished a dive at Sweet Dreams, a little South of where the kite surfers are. We were setting up next to a solo diver and got in the water just before him. My husband helped him zip up his wetsuit. When we were heading back towards town, the two police vehicles and two ambulances passed us heading that way. I would love to know that he’s ok. It’s very sad. A snorkeler drowned at about the same time at Klein Bonaire.

 

[knives]

Very sad news . I hope we can get an update soon.

 

[chillyinCanada]

It would also be interesting to learn what kind of snorkels were being used by the deceased snorkelers. Full faced?

 

[dimito]

The diver was a 68 year old man from Belgium. The article states he was an instructor, but no word about the cause.

Vlaamse duikinstructeur (68) overleden in de Caraïben: “Warme en goedlachse man”

Op het Nederlandse ABC-eiland Bonaire is de Gentse duiker Willy Thierens (68) overleden bij een tragisch duikongeval. Zijn Duikclub Manta reageert verslagen op het plotse overlijden.

www.nieuwsblad.be

 

[kristen8416]

The diver was a 68 year old man from Belgium. The article states he was an instructor, but no word about the cause.

Vlaamse duikinstructeur (68) overleden in de Caraïben: “Warme en goedlachse man”

Op het Nederlandse ABC-eiland Bonaire is de Gentse duiker Willy Thierens (68) overleden bij een tragisch duikongeval. Zijn Duikclub Manta reageert verslagen op het plotse overlijden.

www.nieuwsblad.be

Is there a place to change it to English?

 

[dimito]

Is there a place to change it to English?

No, but you can Google Translate it: Vlaamse duikinstructeur (68) overleden in de Caraïben: “Warme en goedlachse man”

 

[rhwestfall]

translated, copied and pasted (via Google):​

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Flemish diving instructor (68) died in the Caribbean: “Warm and cheerful man”​

Diver Themed Image — © Getty Images
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Ghent diver Willy Thierens (68) died in a tragic diving accident on the Dutch ABC island of Bonaire. His Diving Club Manta reacts defeated to the sudden death.
Simon Dekaezemaker
Yesterday at 12:21

“We are going to have to say goodbye, process grief, give the emptiness a place. We remember you as a warm, smiley man who was there for everyone at all times. Rest in peace, we will all miss you.” With those words, Diving Club Manta says goodbye to their member Willy Thierens.
The 68-year-old resident of Ghent died on Thursday afternoon in a diving accident on the Dutch island of Bonaire. The avid diver was there on vacation to pursue his favorite hobby. But it went tragically wrong. The exact circumstances are not yet clear.
Diving club Manta reacts devastated to the death. “Willy has been a member for longer than I have,” says chairman Kurt Matthys. “As a renowned instructor, he guided divers, both in theory and in practice. He leaves a great void. We sympathize with his family and friends.”

 

[knives]

Very sad to hear, thank you for the update.