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

[aviator8]

I wonder if he was wearing a wetsuit? In my experience many of the local DM's do not. If one were on the surface in 80*+- water how long before hyperthermia would become an issue?

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Hypothermia safety

 

[Sloeber]

Yes, it is very troubling we are not receiving air support from the local authorities. Mind you, we also have an Mexican air force base on island.

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

I wonder if he was wearing a wetsuit? In my experience many of the local DM's do not. If one were on the surface in 80*+- water how long before hyperthermia would become an issue?

It was stated above that he was wearing a wetsuit.

 

[ReefHound]

I wonder if he was wearing a wetsuit? In my experience many of the local DM's do not. If one were on the surface in 80*+- water how long before hyperthermia would become an issue?

Henry gave detailed info that said he was wearing 5mm neoprene.

 

[Akimbo]

If one were on the surface in 80*+- water how long before hyperthermia would become an issue?

Hypothermia risk would be very low in a 5mm suit: Cold Water Survival

Feeling very helpless right now, but extremely hopeful.

 

[ReefHound]

It would seem at this point that resources on the island are irrelevant, they need to be coming out of Cancun. Unless he's grounded on the northern part of the island.

 

[wgw04024]

She decided to separate from him 4 hours ago? I'm sure there's some translation issues perhaps.

 

[Jay]

Hopefully there’s some boat based drones / S&R drones available to help?

 

[Pedro Burrito]

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[RayfromTX]

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