Diver returns to Key Largo to dive Christ of the Abyss Statue

(DiverWire) Gabe Spateros, 81, has been an avid diver since 1956. Back in the 1960's, he helped play a part in sinking the Christ of the Abyss Statue in the waters new Key Largo, Florida. He hasn't done much diving recently due to macular degeneration that has impaired his vision. But, recently he was able to return to Key Largo to explore the statue once again.It's a classic story -Spateros expressed his desire to dive at the Christ of the Abyss Statue in Key Largo.  Spateros, a restaurateur from Chicago, met Egidio Cressi, the Italian Scuba Entrepreneur, during a wine tour in Italy.  Cressi donated this Statue to the Underwater Society of America in 1962.  Spateros volunteered to assist him in bringing the Statue to the United Stat...
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