Dead diver #3: Man dies scuba diving during Florida's lobster mini-season

[binobanana]

PORT SALERNO, Florida — Another scuba diver died on Thursday, the third diver death during Florida's "wild and crazy" Florida lobster mini-season.

Scott Schichtel, 39, was diving for lobsters with his brother, Richard, off Peck Lake, some three miles south of St. Lucie Inlet.

At about 12:20 pm, the divers resurfaced and returned to the boat where Scott complained that he was feeling ill.

Richard started the boat and headed back to shore but on the way, Scott stopped breathing and lost consciousness.

Richard called 911 and started CPR before docking at Sandsprit Park where paramedics took over.

They rushed the victim to Martin Memorial Hospital but he never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at the medical facility.

 

[Belmont]

We are talking about human beings here, fathers, brothers husbands.
We can analyze and discuss the cause of their passing but there is a minimum of respect that must be carried.

 

[gene02]

WOW!! how quick the story gets confused. The 3 guys is a season tally so far and pushing the limits is broad statement because this seems to be something that happens regularly. But still this is sad to hear.