Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 16th March 2008, 03:36

A report has come out regarding a rebreather accident that happened today here in South Florida. Unfortunately, a number of us S.C.R.U.B. divers were on the outing, and we were informed of the accident involving one of rebreather divers on the boat.

Since we were broken up into various teams for the drift dive during which the accident happened, I did not personally witness the event, and I will not speculate as to what happened or the result. I cannot confirm anything more than this at this time. Inasmuch as there has also not yet been confirmation of the result of the accident (no verification of whether there was in fact a death resulting), and not knowing about whether family has been notified yet, this is all that I can state at this point. The authorities are investigating the incident.

RebreatherNut · 16th March 2008, 03:47

sorry to hear about the accident!

RBN

**wedivebc** · 16th March 2008, 06:05

This is very sad news. Please keep us posted as prudence dictates.

Drmike · 16th March 2008, 09:15

Jesus christ

I hope this isnt who I think it is

Will this ever end? Something HAS to change people!

MrClive · 16th March 2008, 09:54

very sad news, condolences to the family.. RIP

Hk101gr · 16th March 2008, 10:41

Condolences to family and friends.

jiseson · 16th March 2008, 11:47

my sincere wishes of sorrow to the friends and family.

***EBT*** · 16th March 2008, 12:04

Guys, this isnt the memorials forum. Whilst Im sure your thoughts are welcome, we try to keep this forum for discussion of the facts of the accident etc so we can try to learn from history and prevent its repetition.

mempilot · 16th March 2008, 12:40

Many of us that already are or will be in this thread were on the dives yesterday with the diver involved in the accident.

Just a reminder, we do not know if authorities have been in contact with the family yet, as the diver had traveled down from a different part of Florida. The media has not released the story as of yet (to my knowledge). Let's not get too carried away with this thread until there is something made official from the athorities.

Thank you,

Eric

**kevin stone** · 16th March 2008, 12:58

Another sad day
Please keep us informed.

16th March 2008, 03:36	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,138	Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida A report has come out regarding a rebreather accident that happened today here in South Florida. Unfortunately, a number of us S.C.R.U.B. divers were on the outing, and we were informed of the accident involving one of rebreather divers on the boat. Since we were broken up into various teams for the drift dive during which the accident happened, I did not personally witness the event, and I will not speculate as to what happened or the result. I cannot confirm anything more than this at this time. Inasmuch as there has also not yet been confirmation of the result of the accident (no verification of whether there was in fact a death resulting), and not knowing about whether family has been notified yet, this is all that I can state at this point. The authorities are investigating the incident. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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16th March 2008, 03:47	#2 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 701	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida sorry to hear about the accident! RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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16th March 2008, 06:05	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,447	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida This is very sad news. Please keep us posted as prudence dictates. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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16th March 2008, 09:15	#4 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,301	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida Jesus christ I hope this isnt who I think it is Will this ever end? Something HAS to change people! __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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16th March 2008, 09:54	#5 (permalink)
MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 169	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida very sad news, condolences to the family.. RIP __________________ clive
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16th March 2008, 10:41	#6 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 94	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida Condolences to family and friends.
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16th March 2008, 11:47	#7 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 562	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida my sincere wishes of sorrow to the friends and family. __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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16th March 2008, 12:04	#8 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,995	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida Guys, this isnt the memorials forum. Whilst Im sure your thoughts are welcome, we try to keep this forum for discussion of the facts of the accident etc so we can try to learn from history and prevent its repetition. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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16th March 2008, 12:40	#9 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,445	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida Many of us that already are or will be in this thread were on the dives yesterday with the diver involved in the accident. Just a reminder, we do not know if authorities have been in contact with the family yet, as the diver had traveled down from a different part of Florida. The media has not released the story as of yet (to my knowledge). Let's not get too carried away with this thread until there is something made official from the athorities. Thank you, Eric __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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16th March 2008, 12:58	#10 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 214	Re: Rebreather Diving Accident, Pompano, Florida Another sad day Please keep us informed.
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