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Anybody have any more info on the person who died in Catalina today? I had heard a 56 year old female bolted from her instructor while in Catalina during a certification dive. Also heard she was taken to the chamber and later died, possibly of cardiac arrest.
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Last edited by Rick Murchison; November 2nd, 2009 at 05:27 AM..
Reason: Split from accident thread
You wouldn't think of diving Nitrox without analyzing the O2 content first; why would you trust your life to CO analysis that may have been completed three months ago - IF THEY EVEN DO THAT?! The time, effort, and cost to check each and every cylinder of gas you dive for carbon monoxide is negligible, especially when considering the dire outcome of contaminated dive gas.
November 1, 2009 | 5:25 pm
A woman who died today after scuba diving off Catalina Island has been identified as Mona Towle, 56, of Redlands, according to the Avalon sheriff’s station.
Sheriff’s dispatcher Connie Shepard said Towle was taken from the Avalon dive park, along with her diving instructor, to a hyperbaric chamber.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department sent a helicopter to the scene, but Towle was taken by boat to the Two Harbors facility, which is run by USC, according to fire department inspector Frederic Stowers.
Towle was reportedly seeking her deep-sea certification when she suddenly rose to the top from more than 65 feet below the surface at the park, which is near the Avalon Casino.
My heart breaks for the family and for all who participated in the class! Before we dissect the causes too much, let's remember Mona Towle and that her life was cut short too soon! I will pray for all those involved that they may know God's peace at this most difficult of times.
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