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The story mentions "Great Escape, a popular diving area near Eagle Reef." I know of the dive boat by that name. Is there actually a dive site of the same name...?
Teen dies in Catalina Island diving accident
Teen dies in Catalina Island diving accident
A teenage diver pulled unconscious from the waters off Catalina Island died Tuesday morning when life-saving efforts failed, officials said.
The unidentified teenager was scuba diving 60 to 90 feet under water at the Great Escape, a popular diving area near Eagle Reef, lifeguard Capt. Ken Haskett said. He was in cardiac arrest when rescuers reached him.
Authorities are investigating the incident and cause of death.
The emergency happened at depth, he said. He may have run out of air, but we dont know yet.
Los Angeles County lifeguards and paramedics responded to a rescue call at 11:24 a.m.
The boy, who was believed to be about 14 or 15 years old, was transported to the Catalina Hyperbaric Chambers and later pronounced dead. His 23-year-old diving partner was treated and is in stable condition.