SoCal diver died lobster hunting?

[dytis-sm]

I just heard of a diver Richard Giles, dying in a scuba accident while lobster hunting, last weekend. Does anybody have any details? These types of accidents do not appear (to my knowledge) to be frequent in SoCal waters so I am wondering why there is nothing in the news...

My condolences to the diver's family

 

[drbill]

I knew Rich. I thought it must be someone else when I read this, but I just checked his Facebook page and indeed he passed away. My condolences to his family and his many friends.

 

[robertarak]

Such sad news. RIP Rich, condolences to his family and friends.

 

[muzikbiz22]

I'm just hearing about this, ugh RIP Richard. Prayers, condolences to the Giles. I have a nice story to share, when the time is appropriate. Bless

 

[Pebble brook]

I just heard of a diver Richard Giles, dying in a scuba accident while lobster hunting, last weekend. Does anybody have any details? These types of accidents do not appear (to my knowledge) to be frequent in SoCal waters so I am wondering why there is nothing in the news...

My condolences to the diver's family

Rich was a very experienced diver.So sad,the Giles family appreciates all the prayers.

 

[keithbt]

Any more info? lobster diving?

 

[Ninj]

I am close to Rich's family and this is what I know. Rich and a buddy were lobster diving off of dockwieler beach. There is a pipeline that runs out with structure underneath it. They became separated in the structure while hunting. Some how Rich ended up getting stuck in the structure and wasn't able to surface. The buddy went for help and a few hours later his body was found.

 

[drrich2]

Any idea how old he was? Was he considered to be in good health?

Richard.

 

[dytis-sm]

I think that in respect to the grieving family we shall wait to discuss details. Sounds like a freak accident and apparently this was a nice gentleman and a diver who had some bad luck. Everyone that knew him had only the kindest words to say. I also know that he was a volunteer diver at the Aquarium of the Pacific and an active member of the diving community.

What surprised me is that the story never made the news and this is why I brought it up here...

 

[drrich2]

When did this happen?

Richard.