Scientist Neil Burnie drowns - Bermuda

[DandyDon]

'Ocean vet' Burnie dies in diving incident | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Dr Neil Burnie, the noted veterinarian and fisherman who is well known for his research on marine species, died yesterday after running into difficulties while diving at Horseshoe Bay Beach.
The incident, which involved a group of free divers on the South Shore beach, occurred shortly after 11am.

It is understood that Dr Burnie was attempting to retrieve a lobster pot when the tragedy occurred. When he failed to return to the surface, a diver went down and found him unconscious at the bottom.

Dr Burnie, 60, was taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before noon.

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[tridacna]

Anyone have any info on this?

 

[darook]

It sounds as though it was a free diving incident. The story doesn't have much in the way of specifics.

 

[tridacna]

I heard from someone who knew him well today. Story above is pretty much what is generally known. Unsure whether it was a blackout or cardiac. Check his talk on sharks on Tedx-very interesting.

 

[ajduplessis]

very sad

 

[Learn It]

Great person trying to spread the wealth of knowledge...RIP