Missing Diver at Lake Pleasant

[Jax]

Then I concede to your greater knowledge . . . . thank you.

I cannot imagine the load on the MCSO group, and the family. Every news story has them searching for all daylight hours. Prayers for them, as well.

 

[Jax]

Would you rather have another victim if the search goes badly? The sonar/video is very effective. You are obviously not grasping just how dangerous it is do dive to that area/depth/conditions.

I guess not, and concede to your greater knowledge.

 

[jpassov]

Was the missing diver out with the Scubateers crew and boat?

 

[azdivegirl]

Im pretty sure it is. If you look at the video and their pictures its the same boat and their website says they are closed

 

[IDS_Bill]

Was the missing diver out with the Scubateers crew and boat?

Please refer to my Post #43

 

[jpassov]

Im pretty sure it is. If you look at the video and their pictures its the same boat and their website says they are closed

Very Sad. They are a great group. I have been out with them a few times at that same location.
Condolences to the family and friends of the diver, and the group that was diving with him.

 

[Rudebob]

Was the missing diver out with the Scubateers crew and boat?

Revised 28ft Pontoon/Tritoon/Must Sell

Infer what you will...this is just all too tragic for everyone involved and a sad event for the local dive community.

 

[jpassov]

Revised 28ft Pontoon/Tritoon/Must Sell

Infer what you will...this is just all too tragic for everyone involved and a sad event for the local dive community.

Wow, such a shame. :depressed:
Based on the numbers of divers that have been out with Karen, Rob & Aaron, I know that they have the support of the diving community. I hope they can get through this tough time.
Scuba Diving is a dangerous activity and accidents happen. Hopefully, once the details come out, we can all learn from this and be better, safer divers.

 

[eastcoastdave]

Hi folks. I (like someone else earlier) did a quick sign up to this board. Perhaps I can answer some of your questions. Like you, I hate being in the dark about a tragedy so close to my passion. Divers have always been a tight-knit community, or at least east coast wreck divers are. I assume it is the same here.

I am (was?) one of Tim's friends and co-workers. His cubicle is (was) less than a "block" from mine. My own diving experience is mostly tech/DIR. At present, I am "inactive". You can find my photo in the book "Diving the China Wreck" by Mike Bullard.

Tim had been planning a vacation to Belize for quite some time now. A few weeks ago, he got his PADI Open Water for this purpose. The Blue Hole was his goal for the trip. I imagine that he heard about it during dive training. Along the way, he kept me posted on the play-by-play. His excitement building with each passing week. A couple weekends later (my timeline may not be exactly correct), the shop took him for his "advanced" training. A couple weekends after that for another certification card (I do not recall which). A pile of confidence building cards with no "real" dives under his belt. Where was that "instructor"? Where was his "dive buddy"? These questions I do not have an answer for.

If you detect a hint of disdain in my words for the way PADI does things - you would be correct. But alas, before the PADI instructors flame me - I will admit that us techies lose people too - even those with hundreds/thousands of dives. It is a tragedy every time. The more information we have, the more we can learn about avoiding the dangers.

The thought crossed my mind that I could have possibly been there, or I could have impressed more caution of the dangers. In the past, I have been on two boat trips that resulted in someone needing a re-compression chamber (not myself or my dive buddies - thankfully). I should know better. Instead, I "egged him on" to enjoy diving and learn more, speaking often of crazy east coast cold and murky dive tales in 6 foot seas...

 

[Jax]

Thanks, Dave. So sorry you lost your friend.

I'm sure your support and enthusiasm meant the world to Tim, and when it comes down to it, isn't that the best way to be a friend?