Diver death at Dutch Springs

[HPT3]

Hello,

My good friend and former brother-in-law, Mike Devenny, died Oct. 28, 2007 at Dutch Springs. He was 50 years olds and leaves behind 3 children. Mike had just started diving and was on an open water certification training dive. At this point, the autopsy report shows he had a blockage in or near his heart. I, myself, dive and I don't believe his death was dive related. I do believe that his adrenalin and his heart were pumping overtime, as did mine when I first started diving. If anyone was there with him and has any information for us, it would be dearly appreciated.

Thank you,
Henry

 

[fairybasslet]

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You have my sincerest condolences I read about it on another board but there wasn't much information given. I know that going up those hills in all your gear is very fatiguing.

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you are able to get some answers.

 

[PaulSmithTek]

my sincerest condolences to all!

 

[deeper thoughts]

My condolences to you and your family.

 

[CheddarChick]

Hope you find the answers you are looking for. My prayers go out to you for your friend's family

 

[pir8]

All I heard were rumors as I was underH2O at the time. Actually heard that he was on the pininsula side but then heard he was back in the cove, so there ya go. Also a rumor that he ran out of air. I tend to believe your theory though.

 

[jbt]

My condolences as well. I have to wonder if he was on an OW training dive why was he at 75 feet? Don't they usually limit depth to around 40 or so?

 

[pir8]

He had to have been done with the training dives and off on his own. I would think. I can't imagine taking someone in the cove for an OW dive when the platforms are there with good ridges for a tour.

 

[rscalzo]

There is a platform back in that area although it is deeper than the rest at the facility. I saw the ems unit go back to the cove area so that apparently was the site of the accident.