2009-11-13 death on Vandenberg

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• Nov 13, 2009

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First, my deep condolences to the family and friends.

I regret to report there has been a death on the Vandenberg today. We have some preliminary information now and will update as appropriate.

http://seaduction.com/scuba-diving/vandenberg-death-rebreather/

• male
• rebreather
• outside wreck

Ironically I/we were just starting a new series of articles about rebreathers because as I just purchased my first rebreather (Dräger Dolphin).

 

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Thanks for the update. I am sincerely sorry to all family and others involved. Please keep us updated. RIP.

 

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Breaking News – Tragedy Strikes Off Key West Florida This Afternoon!

Nov 13, 2009 | No Comments
A middle-aged male diver died while diving on the USNS Vandenberg wreck off Key West this afternoon, November 13, 2009. . . This is an ongoing investigation, all of the details are not yet available

 

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A ScubaBoard Staff Message...

Condolences can be expressed here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/pa...-vandenberg-diver-11-13-09-a.html#post4851130

Accident discussion is here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accidents-incidents/311888-2009-11-13-death-vandenberg.html

Please keep this thread on a local focus, or I will have to merge it into the Accident thread.

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That is terrible news, and my thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family.

Sadly, I think we all knew it was just a matter of time... With a ship that large, and attracting that much attention.
Hopefully once the details come out, other divers can learn from this incident.

 

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Please do remember, based on initial information the Vandenberg was merely the location and not a factor, so I would argue that the Vandenberg is still a safe place to dive.

 

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There was a problem with the URL changing (too many cooks).

The original post is correct, but here it is again

Breaking News ? Tragedy Strikes Off Key West Florida This Afternoon! :: Seaduction ®