Anyone heard anything about a Chinese diver dying in the Philippines yesterday?

[Diver71_au]

Anyone heard anything about a Chinese diver dying in the Philippines yesterday? I saw a couple of tweets suggesting that there had been a diving death but no real information and nothing appears to be available on any of the news networks. Any information ?

 

[Gujustud]

I was there, but on another boat/company. We were diving at Verde island drop off. We went on our second dive and the currents were ripping on the corner. Strong down currents.

When we got to the surface we were informed by our boat that they saw the other boat pull one of their divers out of the water. The DM was towing the diver towards their boat. They administered CPR/oxygen from what people on our boat saw then pronounced them (not sure if it was a male or female) dead.

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[kwhkg]

article in Inquirer today comfirms above story, 37 year old Hong Kong national

 

[fisheater]

Do we know what dive op was involved?


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[kwhkg]

Story list DM as a Gernam national will see if anyread in internet

 

[kwhkg]

Scuba diver from Hong Kong dies in waters off Batangas | Inquirer Global Nation

 

[Diver71_au]

text from that article for archive purposes:

MANILA, Philippines—A scuba diver from Hong Kong was found dead, floating off Verde Island in Batangas, while a luxury diving yacht reported having engine trouble off Cuyo Island in Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday.
Hong Kong national Tak Kong Yung, 37, was found floating lifeless off Barangay Sawang on Verde Island during a diving trip Thursday morning, the PCG said in a statement.
Tak and eight others were on a diving expedition off Verde Island at 9 a.m. During their second dive session at around 12 p.m., Tak was seen floating in the water, the PCG said.
“The team immediately administered CPR and other emergency medical procedures but with negative results,” it said.
The PCG said the remains of the Hong Kong national were brought to Calapan City for autopsy and proper disposition.
The PCG also reported that the luxury diving yacht, MV Philippine Siren, suffered engine trouble off Cavili Island in Cagayancillo, Cuyo, Palawan, while it was en route to Tubbataha from Cebu.
“The Coast Guard district in Palawan under its commander, Commodore Enrico Efren A. Evangelista, directed the PCG vessel BRP Romblon and teams from the Special Operation Unit together with a medical team from the district to proceed to the site and conduct search and rescue operations,” the PCG said.
The MV Philippine Siren had a crew of 12 with 16 foreign nationals as passengers but no one was reported hurt.

 

[utilasusie]

Whilst in transit from the Visayas to the Tubbataha National Park reefs, 9 days in to a 13-night trip, the SY Philippine Siren suffered an engine malfunction due to a bearing failure. the coast guard was immediately informed that the vessel was in distress and the Worldwide Dive and Sail head office in Thailand contacted. The Philippine coast guard was quick to respond to the call and has been able to bring the yacht safely into Puerto Princessa. Were the guests affected? yes they were but the crew and office teams ensured all the guests remained safe and alternative arrangements have been made for the guests to continue their holiday in the Philippines. Today some are diving whilst others take an underground river tour in Palawan.

Engine failure can happen, even on a yacht that passes all safety and sea-worthy inspections, but I'm pleased to say all the guests and crew remained safe at all times and the Satellite phones and on board communications came in handy!

 

[bugs2004]

Do we know what dive op was involved?

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

 

[CUTEBALDDIVER]

The article in the Inquirer is vague and sketchy at best. We should wait for the accident report.