Scuabamau diving accident

[ScubaTony]

Words are hard to come by when something so tragic happens to the small dive community of Cozumel. We were not close but in all of my dealings with Open I have only respect for her honesty and good character. With that note I believe that if anyone can pull through this with the good karma and energy she carries daily it would be Opal. My thoughts and positive energy are with her and the others for a recovery. THis accident will effect us all for a long long time.

 

[morecowbells]

I have not met Opal but have read so many wonderful things about her on this forum. Kevin, I know posting this information along with updates must be heart wrenching for you. My prayers and thoughts go out Opal's family, friends, colleagues and her many kindred spirits out there.

 

[Pelagicsal]

I don't know the ScubaMau family, but I am holding you and your families in my heart.

Customers, too. I can't imagine how hard a hit this must be. I know how I love my dive crews...


Words just aren't sufficient...

 

[Jax]

Just found this thread -- adding my prayers to yours.

Please don't give up hope -- Many said Christopher Reeves would not breath on his own again. Let's all pray for a miracle.

 

[Darol]

Very tragic at best, Prayers for those involved.

 

[caseybird]

Best wishes and thoughts to all.

 

[stuntsfxpyro]

OK so let me start by saying my name is Heath and i am the 3rd diver involved in the accident. I was there unlike kevin who seems to be spreading rumors as to what happened and was not even on the island ( so Kevin shut UP! and stop spreading hearsay and rumors ) I was there for the entire dive that has put the three of us in the hospital and has the three of us taking rides in the chamber twice a day. the three of us were caught in a down current that pushed us down deeper than we had ever planed on going and by the time we recovered we had to buddy breath off of one tank all the way to the surface and were not able to make any stops due to the lack of air.

I know none of you know me but at this point Opal and Gabi are both in bad shape and don't need rumors being spread about what might have happened but they do need to be in your prayers.

 

[ggunn]

OK so let me start by saying my name is Heath and i am the 3rd diver involved in the accident. I was there unlike kevin who seems to be spreading rumors as to what happened and was not even on the island ( so Kevin shut the F*** UP! and stop spreading hearsay and rumors ) I was there for the entire dive that has put the three of us in the hospital and has the three of us taking rides in the chamber twice a day. the three of us were caught in a down current that pushed us down deeper than we had ever planed on going and by the time we recovered we had to buddy breath off of one tank all the way to the surface and were not able to make any stops due to the lack of air.

I know none of you know me but at this point Opal and Gabi are both in bad shape and don't need rumors being spread about what might have happened but they do need to be in your prayers.

FWIW, I don't remember reading anything Kevin posted that contradicts what you wrote.

 

[cookielady]

Heath,

All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a horrible thing to have happen to all of you. Best wish's for a full recovery and know that we are all praying for Opal and Gabi.

 

[Christi]

Heath - all of you are in my prayers, especially Opal. She is a fighter and I am still hopeful for some encouraging and positive news regarding her recovery.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help! In the meantime, please send my prayers and thoughts to Opal's family - and know that I am pulling for you and Gabi for full recovery as well!