Ginnie Springs diver missing - Florida

[DandyDon]

The news site does not specify the location, but other sources do. I think he has been missing since yesterday altho this news story says that the SO was contacted today, while other sources say yesterday.

DEVELOPING: Diver missing in Gilchrist County

TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing underwater diver in northeast Gilchrist County.

The sheriff’s office is working in cooperation with the International Underwater Cave Rescue and Recovery unit in attempting to locate the missing diver. According to deputies, they were notified about the missing diver at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Deputies ask if you should come in contact with those connected with the search to please stay clear of the area. GCSO adds there is no danger to the general public and there will be more information available when it is available.

TV20 will continue to follow this developing story.

 

[The Chairman]

I understand that Ginnie is closed until they recover the body. I haven't heard if they've done that yet.

 

[rddvet]

I understand that Ginnie is closed until they recover the body. I haven't heard if they've done that yet.

As of about 7 AM this morning I was told body was located (I believe that occurred last night) and the recovery team was going in today. I'm sure it's still ongoing due to distance from the entrance. If distance is accurate in the report I got, then there will be at least one restriction to contend with, possibly 2.

 

[The Chairman]

I heard he was between 5,000 and 5,500 ft back. That's a heck of a dive. I also heard he was on an SF2, but I have no corroboration on either.

 

[Manatee Diver]

I had been hearing rumors of this, but I declined to post until a news story came out.

If it was CCR I hope we find out what happened, or at least clues to the cause.

 

[The Chairman]

If it was CCR I hope we find out what happened, or at least clues to the cause.

That hardly ever happens. We are not considered worthy of such information. There's a lot of excuses given, but I think they are trying to protect the reputation of cave diving. They obviously don't think we are smart enough to handle the truth. [/cynicism]

 

[Manatee Diver]

That hardly ever happens. We are not considered worthy of such information. There's a lot of excuses given, but I think they are trying to protect the reputation of cave diving. They obviously don't think we are smart enough to handle the truth. [/cynicism]

(MOD EDIT - Please try to remember that friends and family read these threads)

That seems to be the standard, for the most part the only time that information is published is when there is a lawsuit. Exception being the wife of the of that Navy dude that died in Hawaii.

 

[rddvet]

I had been hearing rumors of this, but I declined to post until a news story came out.

If it was CCR I hope we find out what happened, or at least clues to the cause.

Some of us will find out all of the details, others will not even have a clue it happened. It's all about who you know unfortunately. Sadly I wish the recovery team was still able to release publishable reports, but that just doesn't happen anymore.

 

[The Chairman]

I've been yelled at for asking questions. They tell us not to speculate, but that's the only way we get info. I don't know about others, but I don't want to make the same mistake that the deceased did. Getting defensive about it only drives us away from the organizations that are supposed to foster safety.

Sadly I wish the recovery team was still able to release publishable reports, but that just doesn't happen anymore.

I see this as a cop-out on their part. I know of no law-suits that have been filed when such info was released. It's a solution to a problem in their minds.

 

[rddvet]

I've been yelled at for asking questions. They tell us not to speculate, but that's the only way we get info. I don't know about others, but I don't want to make the same mistake that the deceased did. Getting defensive about it only drives us away from the organizations that are supposed to foster safety.

I see this as a cop-out on their part. I know of no law-suits that have been filed when such info was released. It's a solution to a problem in their minds.

I can tell you that some of the divers involved in recoveries also wish they were allowed to be open with details once the case is resolved. I have learned from others deaths sadly. I was taught conservative bailout ranges. There have been several deaths linked to not enough bailout or poor gas planning in caves I’ve dove that drive the point home. I think we should all be allowed to learn from it. Unfortunately a lot of people spoil it because they just want to hear gory details and don’t want to better themselves from it.