Whidbey Island fatality - Washington state

[Bob DBF]

At this particular site, even 15minutes overdue is a really serious situation and warrants calling 911 and the CG if you have it. If you don't have the Puget Sound 24 hour emergency number here it is. 206-217-6001
In theory 911 (which routes to County level dispatch here) and the CG coordinate but its not instantaneous.

Thanks, but if/when I get up there again I'll be finding a local Scubaboard member to dive with, like I did the last time. It will be a more benign site as last time, and I'm experienced enough to maintain buddy contact in zero viz, if necessary.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Thanks, but if/when I get up there again I'll be finding a local Scubaboard member to dive with, like I did the last time. It will be a more benign site as last time, and I'm experienced enough to maintain buddy contact in zero viz, if necessary.

If you do make it and need any gear (light, fins, etc), let me know.

 

[rjack321]

Thanks, but if/when I get up there again I'll be finding a local Scubaboard member to dive with, like I did the last time. It will be a more benign site as last time, and I'm experienced enough to maintain buddy contact in zero viz, if necessary.

Sorry I wasn't trying to imply you were doing anything unsafe.

Deception Pass is a beautiful dive with very picky site parameters

 

[Bob DBF]

Sorry I wasn't trying to imply you were doing anything unsafe.

Deception Pass is a beautiful dive with very picky site parameters

No worries, it is good info.

In my younger days I would have to try that dive, but getting a bit old for the potential excitement.

 

[OrcasC205]

At this particular site, even 15minutes overdue is a really serious situation and warrants calling 911 and the CG if you have it. If you don't have the Puget Sound 24 hour emergency number here it is. 206-217-6001
In theory 911 (which routes to County level dispatch here) and the CG coordinate but its not instantaneous.

Thanks. I've put the CG emergency number in my contacts on my phone now.