Diver missing off Donegal Coast

Gary Graham · 30th July 2007, 11:12

Hi all,

Just heard about this.

ireland.com - Breaking News - Diver feared drowned off Donegal

In our thoughts and prayers,

Dive safe,

Gary

KevDD · 30th July 2007, 17:19

It has been posted that the body has been located:
Diver missing off Donegal Coast - YD Dive Forums & Scuba Community

Stewart McMickan · 30th July 2007, 17:47

A body has been discovered bringing to an end a 24 hour search for a missing diver off the north coast of Donegal.

The diver had been exploring wartime wrecks more than 20 kilometres off the Donegal coast yesterday afternoon.

The deceased, who is believed to be in his 40's and from the UK, was one of seven divers exploring sunken ships, 70 metres underwater north of Horn Head.

The divers entered the water from the 42 foot Rosguill around midday yesterday. The vessel is onwed and skippered by Michael McVeigh from Downings with the boat being based in Mulroy bay.

A extensive air and sea search began at around 2.30 yesterday afternoon when the diver failed to return to the surface.

The search continued today with a body being discovered on the seabed at 2.30 this afternoon.

Aranmore lifeboat was involved in the operation, it's PRO is Nora Flanagan.

CeeBee · 30th July 2007, 17:52

Thoughts and prayers are with those who love him and will miss him. Rest in peace Honey.

Christine

MrClive · 30th July 2007, 21:12

very sad news, prayers will be for him and all his family and friends

Eoin · 31st July 2007, 08:13

The diver's body was found on the wreck by his buddys the following day.
Very sad to hear of a fellow diver losing his life doing what he loved...

UKSteve · 31st July 2007, 10:56

Very sad news.. not sure if he is a Rebreather World member...

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Missing diver was police officer

Steve

Patto_chan · 31st July 2007, 13:20

More information from Irish media today (31st):
Independent newspaper
RTE News

Condolences to family and friends.

diverline · 31st July 2007, 14:44

very sad news my heart goes out to the family

divelermentov · 1st August 2007, 02:06

very sad news, my condolencies with family and friends.

Do we know any details so far - eg breather or OC, cause of accident etc ?

30th July 2007, 11:12	#1 (permalink)
Gary Graham Classic KISS #103 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Helens, UK Posts: 103	Diver missing off Donegal Coast Hi all, Just heard about this. ireland.com - Breaking News - Diver feared drowned off Donegal In our thoughts and prayers, Dive safe, Gary __________________ CK#103
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KevDD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 111	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast It has been posted that the body has been located: Diver missing off Donegal Coast - YD Dive Forums & Scuba Community Last edited by KevDD : 30th July 2007 at 17:28.
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30th July 2007, 17:47	#3 (permalink)
Stewart McMickan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATHLONE Ireland Posts: 41	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast A body has been discovered bringing to an end a 24 hour search for a missing diver off the north coast of Donegal. The diver had been exploring wartime wrecks more than 20 kilometres off the Donegal coast yesterday afternoon. The deceased, who is believed to be in his 40's and from the UK, was one of seven divers exploring sunken ships, 70 metres underwater north of Horn Head. The divers entered the water from the 42 foot Rosguill around midday yesterday. The vessel is onwed and skippered by Michael McVeigh from Downings with the boat being based in Mulroy bay. A extensive air and sea search began at around 2.30 yesterday afternoon when the diver failed to return to the surface. The search continued today with a body being discovered on the seabed at 2.30 this afternoon. Aranmore lifeboat was involved in the operation, it's PRO is Nora Flanagan. __________________ Regards, Stew
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CeeBee Found pills and ate them. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,019	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast Thoughts and prayers are with those who love him and will miss him. Rest in peace Honey. Christine __________________ "In Ceebs We Trust. All others pay cash." Denz 1973-2007 King of the One-Liners www.justgiving.com/markginsberg1
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MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 169	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast very sad news, prayers will be for him and all his family and friends __________________ clive
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Eoin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 56	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast The diver's body was found on the wreck by his buddys the following day. Very sad to hear of a fellow diver losing his life doing what he loved... __________________ Ta, Eoin ~~~~~~~~~ www.scuba.ie www.technicaldiving.ie
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Patto_chan Annoying fish since 1992 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 67	Re: Diver missing off Donegal Coast - news updates More information from Irish media today (31st): Independent newspaper RTE News Condolences to family and friends.
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