Fatal Diving Accident - UPDATED

Paul G · 28th October 2007, 10:30

Fatal Diving Accident

Sven Paepke died yesterday (27 October 2007) on a Sydney Project club dive to the wreck known as the “Iron Knight” in 125m of water off Bermagui NSW Australia.

While descending with his buddy, Sven appeared to lose consciousness. Despite his buddy’s repeated attempts to control Sven’s buoyancy and re-establish his breathing, Sven and his buddy sank to the bottom in approximately 125m of water. Further attempts by his buddy and another Sydney Project diver failed to re-establish Sven’s breathing and consciousness, and could not achieve positive buoyancy. With the shot line dragging in the high current, and the divers’ planned bottom time being exceeded, the difficult decision was made by the two divers to begin their 3.5 hour ascent.

Police advised that they plan to search for Sven’s body when weather conditions allow.

Until Sven’s body and gear are recovered, it is likely that the cause of his death will remain unknown. Sven was diving with an Inspiration Classic rebreather.

The Sydney Project is deeply saddened to lose one of its most enthusiastic and active members. Our condolences and thoughts are with Sven’s family at this difficult time.

Paul Garske
The Sydney Project
28 October 2007

***Decodiver*** · 28th October 2007, 11:03

Sven was also a member of the Rebreather World staff, he gave his own time, freely, to this site and we are deeply shocked and saddened by his death.

God Speed Sven and strength to those who hold you dear.

Dave.

Please let us not get into questions or rather, speculation, about what happened to Sven.

Those present will update us, as they see fit, when they feel the time is right, or they have further information.

Please feel free to add your condolences to this thread opened in Sven's memory:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/memor...tml#post146384

Dave Cooper.

Administrator.

***Decodiver*** · 28th October 2007, 11:18

Out of respect to Sven and his loved ones and those friends on the Sydney Project I am closing this thread.

If anyone has information they wish to add, please feel free to PM a member of staff and the thread will be re-opened.

I hope you all understand.

Dave Cooper.

Administrator.

***sadave*** · 4th November 2007, 02:26

Vic divers in deep sea search for dead NSW diver | Herald Sun

JDZ and Craig, all the best, and be safe guys.

28th October 2007, 10:30	#1 (permalink)
Paul G New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 27	Fatal Diving Accident - UPDATED Fatal Diving Accident Sven Paepke died yesterday (27 October 2007) on a Sydney Project club dive to the wreck known as the “Iron Knight” in 125m of water off Bermagui NSW Australia. While descending with his buddy, Sven appeared to lose consciousness. Despite his buddy’s repeated attempts to control Sven’s buoyancy and re-establish his breathing, Sven and his buddy sank to the bottom in approximately 125m of water. Further attempts by his buddy and another Sydney Project diver failed to re-establish Sven’s breathing and consciousness, and could not achieve positive buoyancy. With the shot line dragging in the high current, and the divers’ planned bottom time being exceeded, the difficult decision was made by the two divers to begin their 3.5 hour ascent. Police advised that they plan to search for Sven’s body when weather conditions allow. Until Sven’s body and gear are recovered, it is likely that the cause of his death will remain unknown. Sven was diving with an Inspiration Classic rebreather. The Sydney Project is deeply saddened to lose one of its most enthusiastic and active members. Our condolences and thoughts are with Sven’s family at this difficult time. Paul Garske The Sydney Project 28 October 2007 __________________ www.sydneyproject.com
(Offline)

28th October 2007, 11:03	#2 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Re: Fatal Diving Accident Sven was also a member of the Rebreather World staff, he gave his own time, freely, to this site and we are deeply shocked and saddened by his death. God Speed Sven and strength to those who hold you dear. Dave. Please let us not get into questions or rather, speculation, about what happened to Sven. Those present will update us, as they see fit, when they feel the time is right, or they have further information. Please feel free to add your condolences to this thread opened in Sven's memory: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/memor...tml#post146384 Dave Cooper. Administrator. Last edited by Decodiver : 28th October 2007 at 11:13.
(Offline)

28th October 2007, 11:18	#3 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Re: Fatal Diving Accident Out of respect to Sven and his loved ones and those friends on the Sydney Project I am closing this thread. If anyone has information they wish to add, please feel free to PM a member of staff and the thread will be re-opened. I hope you all understand. Dave Cooper. Administrator.
(Offline)

4th November 2007, 02:26	#4 (permalink)
*sadave* Couldn't be bothered... Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,052	Re: Fatal Diving Accident Vic divers in deep sea search for dead NSW diver \| Herald Sun JDZ and Craig, all the best, and be safe guys. __________________ Wave!
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode