Cave diver drowns - Jackson Blue Springs, Florida

[DandyDon]

Drowning reported at Blue Springs in Jackson County - NewsBreak

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — A diver has drowned at the Blue Springs Recreation Area in Jackson County. Jackson County emergency services officials tell us two cave divers were exploring the area at about 12:30 p.m. when one of them got caught and could not return to the surface. The man’s...

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JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) — A diver has drowned at the Blue Springs Recreation Area in Jackson County.

Jackson County emergency services officials tell us two cave divers were exploring the area at about 12:30 p.m. when one of them got caught and could not return to the surface. The man’s partner attempted to free him but could not and returned to the surface to get help.

County officials and a rescue diver attempted to save the man but their efforts were unsuccessful and he drowned.

This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available.

 

[billgraham]

The one thing that is most important right now is to remain positive and provide support to the surviving buddy, and everyone involved in the recovery.

 

[CuzzA]

That's a tough deal to leave your buddy. I assume by being "caught" they meant either entangled or stuck behind a restriction?

 

[DandyDon]

That's a tough deal to leave your buddy.

Almost impossible to do I'd say. Very traumatic.

I assume by being "caught" they meant either entangled or stuck behind a restriction?

I was thinking caught in a restriction.

 

[billgraham]

We should be thankful that the other diver made it out, first and foremost.

 

[PfcAJ]

Allegedly on CCR, bailed out, one tank empty, another with 2400psi.

 

[CuzzA]

Allegedly on CCR, bailed out, one tank empty, another with 2400psi.

Damn. Would there have been enough time for rescue if he were able to get on the second tank?

 

[tbone1004]

Damn. Would there have been enough time for rescue if he were able to get on the second tank?

Yes, more than enough time. The unfortunate irony of this situation is the job titles of both the victim and his buddy.....

 

[tomfcrist]

The unfortunate irony of this situation is the job titles of both the victim and his buddy.....

Not that ironic. Nobody is infallible, we all F up eventually…it’s just a matter of who survives it.

 

[DandyDon]

Yes, more than enough time.

So why did he not use the tank with air?