Search and Rescue - Scubaboard Staff Member - Northernone - Missing in Cozumel

[Timmy V]

Quebec diver missing in Cozumel

 

[Chris Hunger]

Long time reader and backseater here. This remembers me too much of the time "we" lost Lynne.

Though i don`t know Cam in person i read a lot of his comments over the years.
I know he helped so many people out there, and now it`s our time to help find him.
Cameron is that one kind of a person, this planet lacks so many of.
I would entrust my life and dive with him any given day.

I posted this around my social media channels. I tried to donate but want to point out, that not everybody has a credit card at hand.
I tried to reach Kimberly asking for the possibility of a paypal donation. I have not much, but every little helps. As soon as i know more, i let you know.

Iam simply blown away again by the love and support on this board.
I wish i could do more
hang in there buddy... and as another donator wrote
... nough time spend with the mermaids, time to come home!

love you all
chris

 

[Timmy V]

I am sure someone (including me) would be happy to take an etransfer and donate it on their behalf.

 

[johndiver999]

How long would the us coast guard maintain an active search for a us citizen in warm water wearing an exposure suit and equipped with a floatation device?

 

[gearbow]

i can hardly believe this is happening. I don't even know how to respond or help. I can only donate to the rescue effort underway and hope and pray that Cam is found . I to would have no problem helping the person posting above if she needed to donate to the Gofund me page or any other persons that do not have credit cards . I can donate in in your name with my credit card then accept a Paypal transaction from you if that is your only option if you would like to help in funding the rescure effort underway right now. For those that are not familiar with GoFundMe the tip amount at the top is not mandatory but shows up at 15% by default. I always change that to 0% then make my donation. Stay strong Cam they're going to find you my friend!

 

[Gerhard L]

Long time reader and backseater here. This remembers me too much of the time "we" lost Lynne.

Though i don`t know Cam in person i read a lot of his comments over the years.
I know he helped so many people out there, and now it`s our time to help find him.
Cameron is that one kind of a person, this planet lacks so many of.
I would entrust my life and dive with him any given day.

I posted this around my social media channels. I tried to donate but want to point out, that not everybody has a credit card at hand.
I tried to reach Kimberly asking for the possibility of a paypal donation. I have not much, but every little helps. As soon as i know more, i let you know.

Iam simply blown away again by the love and support on this board.
I wish i could do more
hang in there buddy... and as another donator wrote
... nough time spend with the mermaids, time to come home!

love you all
chris

Hi Chris,

I'm more than happy to help you with a donation through pay-pal and since I know Cameron from my last trip to Cozumel, and was deeply impressed by him, will even do one better and match your donation and get the funds immediately to my friends Kimberly and Ray even so I already donated earlier. We need to keep the momentum going to bring Cameron back to us and unfortunately this means a lot of funds to pay for the private search in addition to what the authorities are doing. We are all heartbroken and need to support the tremendous effort put together by his family and friends to bring him back to us.

Thanks,
Gerhard

 

[Akimbo]

How long would the us coast guard maintain an active search for a us citizen in warm water wearing an exposure suit and equipped with a floatation device?

Good question. I also wonder if the USCG's drug intervention assets can be useful?

 

[Gerhard L]

Does anyone have a short synopsis of Camerons story and how he helps people with PTSD, and also I need the GoFundMe link

Click here to support Find Cameron Donaldson organized by Friends of Northernone

 

[-JD-]

@Sloeber & @mtngoat2674 Since you are coordinating in the 2 regions ...

Since the time frame is starting to put Keys/SW Florida into play for private air search, I thought I'd Research and pass on some possible charter/training Ops that have suitable aircraft.

I've called the folks in the Keys and found 2 possibilities. (Also asked if they had any other suggestions of who to call, unfortunately not)

I will start working my way up the coast starting with Ft. Meyers. If anybody has the time and wants to take a section and make some calls, let me know. I will update the list as I complete sections.



Keys:
----------------------

Air Key West - Key West - POSSIBILITY
- Charter
- Partenavia P68C Piston Twin
- Britten-Norman BN2T Turbine Islander Twin-engine turboprop
- Key West Flights, Air Key West Charter Airlines, Florida Keys Charters
- 305-923-4033
- Called: 3/19 10:30 Left Message for Owner Rob
- Talked to owner Rob:
- Experienced in searches!
- Up to 500mi off-shore
- 8Hr endurance
- says it is very rough in KW today and would not be expecting good search ability in current conditions.


Florida Keys Air/Duck Key Charters - Marathon, FL - Called N/A Texted per msg 3/19 10:40 - POSSIBILITY
- Charter
- Piper Navajo CR-7 Piston twin
- Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop twin
- https://www.dkcharters.com
- 305-393-3646
- Talked to Owner: Brian
- 5 hrs Endurance
- Figure 3hrs on station @ 170 miles out
- $1150/hr


AirStar Airways Florida Keys - Marathon, FL - Called 3/19 10:45: NO - CAN'T DO Private Charter Search - "Call the CG"
- Charter
- (2) Cessna 402 Piston twins
- Cessna 414 Piston twin
- Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop twin
- Cessna Grand Caravan Turboprop Single
- Florida Keys Aircraft Charter Service | AirStar
- 305-395-6289



Ft. Meyers:
----------------------
Paragon Flight
- Training Sightseeing
- Piper Seminole Piston twin
- https://www.paragonflight.com
- 239.274.3170

Beaver Aviation
- Training
- Piper Seminole Piston twin
- Beechcraft Duchess BE-76/G Piston twin
Welcome to Beaver Aviation South Inc. Page Field Flight Training Center
239-939-6010

Aeronautical Charters Inc.
- Corporate Charter $$$?
- Pilatus PC12 Turboprop single
- http://www.goflyaci.com
- 888-781-0101



Sarasota:
----------------------
Universal Flight Services / Universal Flight Training
-Charter
- Beechcraft E-55 Baron Piston twin
http://www.flyufs.com
941-210-4264 General
941-210-4410 Urgent

Florida Flight Center
- Training
- Piper, Cessna, Beechraft Piston twins and Turboprop Singles
- https://floridaflightcenter.com/
- 941-376-3500



Tampa / St. Pete:
----------------------
Tampa Bay Air Charter
- Charter
- Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop Single
- https://tampabayaircharter.com
- 727-521-7373

Elite Air
-Charter
- Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop twin
- http://www.eliteaironline.com
- 866-569-5880

 

[Wookie]

How long would the us coast guard maintain an active search for a us citizen in warm water wearing an exposure suit and equipped with a floatation device?

In that temperature water, about 3 days.