Unknown Missing Diver - Destin, FL

[chaad]

AQUA ALERT: Deputies, Coast Guard search for missing diver off Destin coast

A 31-year-old diver went missing 12 miles offshore and 17 miles southwest of Destin Pass on Sept. 22. Authorities and volunteers are coordinating search efforts for Jeremy Carmical, last seen around 1 p.m. Sunday.

www.getthecoast.com

A 31-year-old diver went missing 12 miles offshore and 17 miles southwest of Destin Pass on Sept. 22. Authorities and volunteers are coordinating search efforts for Jeremy Carmical, last seen around 1 p.m. Sunday.

The United Cajun Navy is coordinating civilian volunteers alongside professionals from the coast guard, border patrol, and local law enforcement. There have been local reports that a weight belt was located in the area that matches the one worn by the diver.

 

[passedoutwookie]

Scuba diver missing in waters off Destin

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reports a 30-year-old white male scuba diver is missing.

www.fox10tv.com

I have been following this since yesterday but did not see anything posted yet. Apparently the diver did not return to the boat yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. Search was conducted yesterday evening and resumed at day break this morning. Apparently a weight belt was found by divers, but no other sign as of about 1pm Monday.

Hoping for a good outcome.

Edit* Looks like I posted at the same time as someone else. Mods feel free to delete or merge as you see fit.

 

[passedoutwookie]

It sounds like the search today was unsuccessful and will resume tomorrow. Still hoping for a positive outcome.

 

[safewordisapples]

Unfortunately the United Cajun Navy just posted on Facebook that the missing diver, Jeremy Carmical was found deceased.

 

[chaad]

I imagine details will come out through a more official outlet, but discussion in r/scuba said the diver surfaced with his group, felt ill, and reentered the water alone, assumedly to attempt in-water recompression. He didn't resurface.

 

[passedoutwookie]

Very unfortunate. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

 

[passedoutwookie]

I imagine details will come out through a more official outlet, but discussion in r/scuba said the diver surfaced with his group, felt ill, and reentered the water alone, assumedly to attempt in-water recompression. He didn't resurface.

Not good...

 

[DandyDon]

The United Cajun Navy found him...

Body of missing diver found near Destin​

 

[runsongas]

is there no chamber available in that area? seems unnecessary to choose IWR when it doesn't seem that remote

 

[chaad]

is there no chamber available in that area? seems unnecessary to choose IWR when it doesn't seem that remote

Chamber is in Mobile, AL, 100 miles west. It isn't a quick trip but also not a death sentence.