Scuba Death in Cozumel

[Under the Sea]

Any information on the 60 year old Texas woman that died in Cozumel as a result of a diving accident on July 11, 2015? Prayers for her family.

 

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There is an obituary in the Austin American Statesman today that seems to pair up with your post.

Barbara WILSON Obituary - Austin, TX | Statesman.com

 

[iamrushman]

sorry to hear such news....condolences to family and friends...


Barbara was a lifelong resident of central Texas where she raised her family and worked as a CPA, Teacher, and most recently a Realtor. She was an avid skier, scuba diver, and loved to travel. She was also one of the early members and donors of the FRAXA Research Foundation.

 

[DandyDon]

Not that I have seen. Do you have more information...??

There is an obituary in the Austin American Statesman today that seems to pair up with your post.

Barbara WILSON Obituary - Austin, TX | Statesman.com

Perhaps, but I doubt it. US obituaries often mention sports enjoyed including scuba, unless it was involved in the death. They seldom mention cause these days like they commonly used to, with exception.*

Any information on the 60 year old Texas woman that died in Cozumel as a result of a diving accident on July 11, 2015? Prayers for her family.

The local police mention on their Facebook page a Houston person, age 64, who drowned swimming at the El Presidente on July 10. S/he is mentioned swimming at the beach and calling to the life guard for help. Spanish to English translations often confuse genders, but the name there is given as "Jhon Engglish." I don't see anything on their FB page since the 10th of a diver?

* A Houston obituary for a John English does mention that he died in the water in Cozumel: John English Obituary - Houston, TX | HoustonChronicle.com

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[Under the Sea]

Yes...Barbara is the lady that lost her life! Very sad! Don't know the circumstances....praying for her family!

 

[Tony387]

How sad....condolences to her family and loved ones.

 

[Scubajenrn]

Thanks for posting the information on this woman's obituary. I was on the beach in the morning she died and was watching the resuscitation effort in the boat. It was a sad and sobering way to end my dive vacation. I have been thinking about this unknown person and her family since I left Cozumel.

 

[DandyDon]

Yes...Barbara is the lady that lost her life! Very sad! Don't know the circumstances....praying for her family!

Ok, so my searching & guess work missed.

Thanks for posting the information on this woman's obituary. I was on the beach in the morning she died and was watching the resuscitation effort in the boat. It was a sad and sobering way to end my dive vacation. I have been thinking about this unknown person and her family since I left Cozumel.

It was certainly unfortunate for her, her travel companions, her family & loved ones, and for anyone who witnessed the incident. It's good that you care, but don't let it get you down. If you could have helped, I bet you would have - but you couldn't.

 

[Under the Sea]

Any idea what happened?

 

[DandyDon]

Any idea what happened?

So far, you are our only source, other than an obituary that does not give cause of death.