St. Lawrence River recovery - Ontario, Canada

[Ayisha]

Our sincerest condolences from the Ontario Underwater Council @alphakry, @nudisusie and all of Andy's family and friends.

When (and if) you're ready, if any of you could reach out to me or @heison from the OUC, it would be greatly appreciated.

Again, sorry for your loss. He had so many people hoping for the best from around the world.

 

[shoredivr]

It may not be medical issue. Rebreather system is more complicated than the open circuit system, additional non-medical accidents can happen [...]

"When diving a rebreather you see all of the above plus too much carbon dioxide and failure of the rebreather."

Increased WOB is common with high current diving, creating increased carbon dioxide.

 

[Andy wilkins]

With reading post about the issues surrounding rebeather diving is there not a system divers could use for tracking there location

 

[Lorenzoid]

I don't usually pay attention to Accidents and Incidents, but I just learned this is about Andy Phillips of Utila Dive Center! We don't usually associate him with Canada. I remember him from my time on Utila. I'll send a condolence over on the Condolences forum.

 

[Stoo]

I don't usually pay attention to Accidents and Incidents, but I just learned this is about Andy Phillips of Utila Dive Center! We don't usually associate him with Canada. I remember him from my time on Utila.

He seemed to time in the River frequently, although I am not aware of the connection. There's a fair bit of tech training goes on there, so perhaps that's the connection.

Lock 21 isn't normally considered to be anything more than a rec dive, but given the recently reported conditions there, I have to question the wisdom of diving there at this time.

 

[Andy wilkins]

He seemed to time in the River frequently, although I am not aware of the connection. There's a fair bit of tech training goes on there, so perhaps that's the connection.

Lock 21 isn't normally considered to be anything more than a rec dive, but given the recently reported conditions there, I have to question the wisdom of diving there at this time.

His girlfriend lives in Montreal so when visiting her he dives there

 

[electric_diver]

Some local news articles:
Diver missing in St. Lawrence River identified as 'renowned instructor trainer'

Missing diver identified

 

[djcheburashka]

Is there really still no report from the buddy?

The loss of one of the most prolific technical instructor trainers of the largest certification agency, on a rec dive, presents obviously broad safety concerns.

I really hope people don’t circle the wagons on this one.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Is there really still no report from the buddy?

The loss of one of the most prolific technical instructor trainers of the largest certification agency, on a rec dive, presents obviously broad safety concerns.

I really hope people don’t circle the wagons on this one.

I would not expect a report from the buddy. A friend of mine had a buddy die on a dive. I still don't know the details and I don't ask.

I do hope that eventually some lessons can be provided, but I think the family and friends of Andy need to finish grieving.

 

[DandyDon]

This may be the end of the search, but they haven't decided yet.
Body found near Cornwall RCAFA boat launch