harleyxx
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I can't access the spearboard site. It must be blocked by my server here at work. I would appreciate any updates concerning this. I hope she is found.
Sorry to report a missing diver, over 24 hours now out of Jupiter, FL.
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This is the last from spearboard.com from a post by Dragginfish:
Coast Guard is still at it!! 11:29am 9/26/07
I spoke to the Coast Guard Public Relations. and was informated that the search for Nikki Continues.
A Mr. Dias & Ms Johnson, both confirmed the following:
They currently have
1 helicopter up in the air Searching
1 - C-130 in the air Searching
1 - Cutter - The kingfisher out to sea searching
1 - small aircraft (Falcon) in flight searching
There is still hope.
Thank you to all those that give and have given your time funds and resources
Sincerely
Keith
There are many divers out there looking personally using their own vehicles and time also.
Search for Nikki Please Pray for Nikki - Spearboard Spearfishing Community
I will keep looking for information as it comes available.
Pray for Nikki's safe return!
Carolyn:sharks:
Coast Guard is still at it!! 11:29am 9/26/07
I spoke to the Coast Guard Public Relations. and was informated that the search for Nikki Continues.
A Mr. Dias & Ms Johnson, both confirmed the following:
They currently have
1 helicopter up in the air Searching
1 - C-130 in the air Searching
1 - Cutter - The kingfisher out to sea searching
1 - small aircraft (Falcon) in flight searching
There is still hope.
Thank you to all those that give and have given your time funds and resources
Sincerely
Keith
There are many divers out there looking personally using their own vehicles and time also.
Search for Nikki Please Pray for Nikki - Spearboard Spearfishing Community
I will keep looking for information as it comes available.
Pray for Nikki's safe return!
Carolyn:sharks:
Rainer
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You've got to be kidding, right? These are addressed over on spearboard. Now I know you're just trolling... 
DennisS
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Hopes and prayers, I'm amazed at the outpouring of support for the search
ScottZeagle
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I almost hesitate to even ask, but what exactly are you trying to prove??
Have you even bothered to read the threads on Spearboard?? Many of the questions are answered there.
Nikki was a personal friend to many of us, so I apologize if I am coming off as harsh, but it has been a rough few days for many of us....
I'm sure you can understand.
Scott
I almost hesitate to even ask, but what exactly are you trying to prove??
Have you even bothered to read the threads on Spearboard?? Many of the questions are answered there.
Nikki was a personal friend to many of us, so I apologize if I am coming off as harsh, but it has been a rough few days for many of us....
I'm sure you can understand.
Scott
harleyxx
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What difference does it make it information is given out on this board or a different one? I never even know the other board existed until I read this thread. Maybe someone else who is only familiar with this site has access to resources that could be used in the search. I am going to call some Pilot instructors I know at Embry Riddle to see if they can offer any assistance.
Most of their student planes are not equipped to venture to far over the ocean but I know they have some that are set up for water landings. I flew from St. Augustine to New Smyrna with a friend who is a pilot and we could make out people in the water very easily. I just hope she is found soon.
No more posts from me. Just Prayers
Most of their student planes are not equipped to venture to far over the ocean but I know they have some that are set up for water landings. I flew from St. Augustine to New Smyrna with a friend who is a pilot and we could make out people in the water very easily. I just hope she is found soon.
No more posts from me. Just Prayers
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In a nutshell, this is the story as told by the guy who owns the boat:
Mr. Bubble
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Thanks,
My intent was not to cause harm. I only wanted to shed light on a subject that I carred about. I thought my many years as a US NAVY SAR swimmer, and subsequent contributions would help in the SAR effort. My appologies to anyone whom I may have offended.
Mr. B
My intent was not to cause harm. I only wanted to shed light on a subject that I carred about. I thought my many years as a US NAVY SAR swimmer, and subsequent contributions would help in the SAR effort. My appologies to anyone whom I may have offended.
Mr. B
Good morning y'all! Still no news to report on Nikki, but the search still continues. Here is a recent post from spearboard.com from SPEARMAX 9/27/07 @6:18am:
Search efforts are still going on the surface and underwater. I met with Nikki's parents Bob and Pat for several hours late yesterday and they re-affirmed their desire to continue this two-pronged approach which we have been doing from day one. They are amazingly strong people whose positive spirit and realistic approach should be an inspiration to us all. I have a daughter who is a diver and I can imagine how much this hurt and pain must be for them. It is extemely difficult for all of us in the diving community.
There has been no finding of additional clues underwater other than the loaded speargun the day before yesterday. The aerial surface area that has been searched is vast as is the underwater area. There has been very good reports on other posts about the aerial search maps.
To give you some idea of what has been going on underwater, I created the attached map of the ocean floor which is integrated with GPS and indicates just a few of the many underwater search patterns that have been done. Other searching boats have different search marks on their GPS. These points are some of mine.
The top of the map is to the north. each photo overlaps each other for reference. the numbers indicate start, progrees and stop points in search patterns. Again, these are just examples, not all the searches that have been done. The bottom of the map is shown as a reference of the area's location to the world famous "Hole in the Wall" swim-through which is quite a way upcurrent of the diving location. the dark black line through the middle is the Hole-in the Wall ledge which turns slightly to the west as you go north from the hole swim-through. Some of the names of locations are pre-existing names. The new one's are Nikki's drop point and Nikki's gun found location. These maps are valuable for choosing search locations.
Searching underwater is difficult and the search area is large. We have sought and been acquiring additional professional resources for that effort and diving will continue for the coming days. Advanced and technical diving volunteers are the most qualified to do this searching.
Nikki's parents and I want to thank all the generous people who have offered help in diving. I apologize to people to whom I or anyone else involved in coordinating have not been able to respond to because organizing this effort is very difficult and time-consuming.
Nikki's Dad Bob said we do not want anyone getting hurt in this search effort. He and Pat are amazed at how the diving community has responded because as advanced divers themselves they hear of missing divers from time to time.
Nikki's parents also said they want the donations to continue as well for the searching in the air, on the surface and underwater. They are very appreciative of everyone's contributions big and small.
I am leaving now and wish everyone good luck today whether in the air, on the surface or underwater. Thanks, Tony
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We can only keep praying for a miracle and a happy ending. Never give up hope! A huge amount of thanks to everyone who is giving so much to help the search! That is what the diving community should do for it's own, it's the best family to be a part of!
My prayers continue for Nikki and the safety of the teams of searchers!
Carolyn:sharks:
Search efforts are still going on the surface and underwater. I met with Nikki's parents Bob and Pat for several hours late yesterday and they re-affirmed their desire to continue this two-pronged approach which we have been doing from day one. They are amazingly strong people whose positive spirit and realistic approach should be an inspiration to us all. I have a daughter who is a diver and I can imagine how much this hurt and pain must be for them. It is extemely difficult for all of us in the diving community.
There has been no finding of additional clues underwater other than the loaded speargun the day before yesterday. The aerial surface area that has been searched is vast as is the underwater area. There has been very good reports on other posts about the aerial search maps.
To give you some idea of what has been going on underwater, I created the attached map of the ocean floor which is integrated with GPS and indicates just a few of the many underwater search patterns that have been done. Other searching boats have different search marks on their GPS. These points are some of mine.
The top of the map is to the north. each photo overlaps each other for reference. the numbers indicate start, progrees and stop points in search patterns. Again, these are just examples, not all the searches that have been done. The bottom of the map is shown as a reference of the area's location to the world famous "Hole in the Wall" swim-through which is quite a way upcurrent of the diving location. the dark black line through the middle is the Hole-in the Wall ledge which turns slightly to the west as you go north from the hole swim-through. Some of the names of locations are pre-existing names. The new one's are Nikki's drop point and Nikki's gun found location. These maps are valuable for choosing search locations.
Searching underwater is difficult and the search area is large. We have sought and been acquiring additional professional resources for that effort and diving will continue for the coming days. Advanced and technical diving volunteers are the most qualified to do this searching.
Nikki's parents and I want to thank all the generous people who have offered help in diving. I apologize to people to whom I or anyone else involved in coordinating have not been able to respond to because organizing this effort is very difficult and time-consuming.
Nikki's Dad Bob said we do not want anyone getting hurt in this search effort. He and Pat are amazed at how the diving community has responded because as advanced divers themselves they hear of missing divers from time to time.
Nikki's parents also said they want the donations to continue as well for the searching in the air, on the surface and underwater. They are very appreciative of everyone's contributions big and small.
I am leaving now and wish everyone good luck today whether in the air, on the surface or underwater. Thanks, Tony
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We can only keep praying for a miracle and a happy ending. Never give up hope! A huge amount of thanks to everyone who is giving so much to help the search! That is what the diving community should do for it's own, it's the best family to be a part of!
My prayers continue for Nikki and the safety of the teams of searchers!
Carolyn:sharks:
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