Rob Murphy Loses Legs to Boater

[UCFKnightDiver]

wondering if anyone has any more info, all I know right now is a guy was diving down in west palm beach today, and was coming up at the end of his third dive when he was run over by a boat, and had both his legs amputated at the knees, heard this from a nurse at St. Marys Hospital.

 

[djtimmy77]

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[Chad Carney]

Here's the most up to date information.

Bad Accident - Please pray for Headhunter561 (Rob Murphy)! - Spearboard Spearfishing Community
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[LIVES4SHARKS]

Thank you for passing on the information. It's a terrible tragedy and Rob has a long road to heal. My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with him!

It will be interesting to see how this all goes down. I haven't had to deal with a boat, but I have had a few runins with jet skis!

Be safe out there!
Carolyn:shark2:

 

[deco_martini]

Diver's legs amputated after boat strikes him : Martin County : TCPalm


Horrible story.

 

[Chad Carney]

The divers were not in the St Lucie River... they were offshore on the reef line.

The press has really screwed it up this time.

He was brought back into the intercoastal waterway to get medical help.

This thread has all the information by divers who were there and even posts from Rob Murphy, the victom, who is recovering very quickly. He stated "I remember everything." http://www.spearboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2

Chad

 

[DiveGal-Mlb]

A donation fund has been setup in paypal and is called RobMurphyTrust@spearboard.com

See Bad Accident - Please pray for Headhunter561 (Rob Murphy)! for more info.

This account is controlled by Rob and his family.

Please be generous.

 

[Splitlip]

Bad Accident - Please pray for Headhunter561 (Rob Murphy)! - Spearboard Spearfishing Community

Hi Guys.

Am missing somthing on the Board. Only a couple minor references to this tradgedy here.

I don't get it. Aside from pulling for the guy and helping him, I would have exptected to see more sabre rattling for diver awareness. Certainly seeing it on othere forums.

 

[scuba70]

I didn't know this guy, but boy that sucks in the worst way. I'm glad he didn't lose his life as well. All because of a careless boater. My prayers for a quick recovery. I like to dive in this area as often as I can, and have used several local charters. I came across this link and thought it was very cool of Sandy to do this. Unique Specialties I can't be there, but maybe she can fill the boat and help out a little. Quite a testament to what a great lady she is!

 

[sglake]

This is the 1st I saw of this!!! It is terrible to hear of something like that! Our thought go out to him and his family.....