Two divers dead on Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

[Tortuga68]

Okay, this may be a long shot...

Yep

Which raises an important question that might be useful to think about...

Which has already been discussed in other threads and probably isn't appropriate for this one, at least at this time until we know if that is what actually happened

 

[boulderjohn]

Which has already been discussed in other threads and probably isn't appropriate for this one, at least at this time until we know if that is what actually happened

I agree--it would make an interesting discussion somewhere else.

 

[drrich2]

“The research vessel phoned me and said there had been an incident and the lady diver had bolted to the surface, and that when she surfaced she was foaming at the mouth. From the research vessel, they put two crewmen on to our dive boat to assist with CPR and then the next diver came up. He was conscious when he came on to the boat but passed away while on the vessel,”

Info. is limited; how much foam, clear or with some blood, etc..., but it's an interesting piece of info.

What are thought to be the most common causes of a scuba diver surfacing foaming at the mouth?

Richard.

 

[Tortuga68]

Barotrauma/Arterial Gas Embolism/rabies

 

[TSandM]

Immersion pulmonary edema; drowning; chokes (pulmonary DCS).

 

[victor]

Lets hope we get the results from the investigation.

 

[ajduplessis]

Invetigations is of a high standard and normally lead by Don Shirley. We all want closure on what happened. Thanks to those who have helped keep this tread on track.

 

[Hatul]

To say "F... Off" to rescuers trying to help does not reflect good judgment. Something not right with him.

 

[DandyDon]

To say "F... Off" to rescuers trying to help does not reflect good judgment. Something not right with him.

Be careful about taking everything you ready literally at this point. He might have rejected others who wanted to check him out, as he was focused on helping his buddy.

 

[Hatul]

Be careful about taking everything you ready literally at this point. He might have rejected others who wanted to check him out, as he was focused on helping his buddy.

They both needed aid and to say that to the rescuers is a huge mistake. Most rescuers will move away from someone who says that for fear of being accused of assault.