Wes Skiles death - July 21, 2010

[Couv]

Are we any closer to knowing what happened? I.e. an autopsy performed or equipment examined?

By the way, if you haven’t seen Advance Diver Magazine's tribute to Wes, it’s worth seeing.
http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com/articles/wesskiles/wesskiles.html

Thanks,

c

 

[Cave Diver]

In case anyone missed it, I made a post that had links to a couple of tributes to Wes in the passings forum: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/5390311-post22.html

 

[promocop]

Why do we still not know what happenned?

 

[Cave Diver]

Why do we still not know what happenned?

There has been no official release of information to the public yet. Current speculation is leaning toward medical rather than equipment issues.

 

[Diver Durf]

There has been no official release of information to the public yet. Current speculation is leaning toward medical rather than equipment issues.

This was exactly my thought from the moment we heard of his death- certainly sounds to be a medical issue. For all intents and purposes there didn't sound to be any indication of an equipment issue other than going topside for some more film. Nonetheless, very said to hear. I was looking forward to meeting him/picking his brain about UW photography at the next Deema show, dang.

 

[Cruisin Home]

National Geographic Freelance Photographer Wes Skiles Dies - NatGeo News Watch

Anybody know more about how he died? Unbelievable cave pics in the NG current issue. Too bad, he was so talented.

 

[diversteve]

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[handben]

For such a well known diver, I am surprised that more has not been made of Wes Skiles' death. Do we still not know any more about the cause? My hunch is a medical problem rather than equipment or poor judgment; however if someone with this much experience died due to equipment problems (on a rebreather), this certainly gives me quite a bit of pause in pursuing that type of diving. Any new information would be appreciated.

 

[VooDooGasMan]

Alot of camera divers get hurt or die from rebreathers, there is alot to both games. some rebreather divers die from not properly changing sorb.

Lets say that there is a lot more responsibility in your diving, yet it invites over the more choices you have with rebreather.

Happy Diving

 

[Cruisin Home]

I too am disappointed at the lack of info provided since his death. I recognize the need for privacy in these situations but Skiles was famous, pioneer, celebrity, etc. and his community (us) really want the information. Without info the community is left to speculate and all that does is breed all kinds of crazy rumors. People are already piling on Rebreathers before they really hear all facts, maybe it was just a medical.