CCR Diver lost in Galapagos , Aug 2012

[Doc]

Just heard that a rebreather diver was lost from a liveaboard in the Galapagos.

In that licensed guides are required, something doesn't make sense as I know of no available local equipment or even any certified CCR guides.

Anyone?

 

[Wookie]

I believe Rich Pyle and his team are on the Undersea Hunter this week. Maybe it was last week....


EDIT...But then that would be Cocos, now wouldn't it. <embarrassed>

 

[Mr.X]

Curious. Why would a licensed guide be needed for CCR dives? Bringing your own kit, O2, HE and consumables isn't that difficult for CCR as in the olden days. I hope it was not a bad accident.

X

 

[Wookie]

A licensed guide is needed for any diving in Galapagos. It only makes sense that a rebreather diver would have a guide diving rebreathers. The National park limits diving at Wolf and Darwin to 3 per day, but they didn't say anything about allowable bottom time, now did they....

 

[Doc]

A licensed guide is needed for any diving in Galapagos. It only makes sense that a rebreather diver would have a guide diving rebreathers. The National park limits diving at Wolf and Darwin to 3 per day, but they didn't say anything about allowable bottom time, now did they....

Yes it was up there, from what I can gather.

I hope it was not a bad accident.

That's what "lost" meant, yes. He's dead.

 

[Chris Brown Tech]

Oh no, hope its not our buddy or his group. Big documentary from the UK going on on his liveaboard, all CCR divers.

 

[AfterDark]

Got no hits when I did a search.

 

[Doc]

confirmed: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/south-america/430661-august-2012-rebreather-diver-lost-g.html