Instructor fatality - Lake Bracciano, Italy

[DandyDon]

That's gotta suck on a student when the Instructor dies during the class. It seems that the student handled the emergency well enough. BTW, Carabinieri are the national police there.

Tragedia al lago: istruttore di sub s'immerge insieme ad un allievo e muore a 48 anni

Una tragedia misteriosa quella accaduta ala Lago di Bracciano nella mattinata di oggi: un sub 48enne è morto mentre era in immersione.

www.ilcorrieredellacitta.com

Google translation...

Yellow at Lake Bracciano. An experienced diver, diving instructor with years of experience behind him. He had gone with a student for a dive in Lake Bracciano. When the two dived a few meters below the surface, however, something went wrong. Once on the surface, the instructor was already unconscious, after which death also ensued. He was 48 years old , he was originally from Civitavecchia and died after reaching the shore of the lake.

The tragedy took place on the shores of Trevignano , a town overlooking the lake in the province of Rome, around noon today, Monday 14 March . His pupil then immediately gave the alarm after having dragged him ashore where the rescue vehicle arrived. The Carabinieri also intervened on the spot and now they will have to try to see clearly in this matter.

The investigators, together with the support of a specialist in accidents of this type, will have to ascertain the dynamics and causes that led to the fatal accident for the 48-year-old instructor. In particular, study the equipment used and the alleged movements that occurred underwater by the two divers while they were struggling with their exercises. In the meantime, the body is entrusted to the authorities for an autopsy.

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

It may be necessary for governments to step in and mandate health checks for instructors on an annual basis. His unnecessary death was foremost preventable. The student was most fortunate the incident didn’t occur in deep water or during a training drill where the outcome could have resulted in a double fatality. Bringing disrepute to training agencies worldwide exacerbates loathing and fear amongst the many detractors in the media. I advocate for responsible conduct and scrutiny in the interest of diver education and public safety.

 

[DandyDon]

It may be necessary for governments to step in and mandate health checks for instructors on an annual basis. His unnecessary death was foremost preventable.

He was 48 years old. Medical events can happen at that age, but how common?

 

[Bob DBF]

He was 48 years old. Medical events can happen at that age, but how common?

75/1000 men age 45-54 will have a heart attack, it goes up to 125/1000 for the next two 10 year age groups. That's one, and probably the largest, medical event, but there are others.