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08-03-2014, 01:38 PM | #76 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
Sorry about your friend my dad died in 09 and I'm still not rite.
RIP
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08-07-2014, 09:43 PM | #77 | |
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After discussing things with nate's family, I can share the info that developed. Last week nates gopro that he was wearing on his fatal dive was returned to me by miami dade police. I went over the footage and to put it bluntly, he had a terrible breathup and dove down to a little over 50 feet, shot a grouper (the same grouper I found floating on the surface that day) and went to swim up when the shaft fell out. He dove back down to grab the grouper and starting losing air and having contractions at just under 50 feet, sprinted to the surface and made it all the way up to the surface. he either blacked out just before surfacing or right after and his head was out of the water for 4 seconds. afterwards he sank back down to the bottom. The video was hard to watch but it gave me the closure alot of us needed and told us what went wrong. This video wont make its way onto the internet in any way shape or I appreciate the support from everyone here. itll be 2 months tomorrow that nates been gone.
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08-07-2014, 10:06 PM | #78 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
Thanks for sharing that info. Every bit of information from a tragedy like this can help prevent another one from happening.
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08-07-2014, 10:17 PM | #79 | |
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08-08-2014, 10:33 AM | #80 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
Damn thats sadRIP
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08-08-2014, 11:10 AM | #81 |
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Thank you Andrew.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you have an answer. Mike |
08-08-2014, 11:13 AM | #82 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
So sorry about your loss. If you have some closure, I am glad for you.
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08-08-2014, 11:17 AM | #83 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
Andrew, Thanks SO much for posting this info, as I know it must be difficult and my heart goes out to you!
Just yesterday, a buddy and I were 30 miles offshore and I had jumped in on a paddy, solo, to take a quick look. Not seeing anything from the surface I did a nice breatheup and dropped to about 40 feet, strumming my bands. Hung there for 30-40 seconds and started to ascend. As I did a school of yellows came into view and started circling, below me, checking me out. I stopped ascending and dropped back down, closing on the fish. I started getting THAT feeling right about then, but, in the moment, pressed on. The fish were wary and I ended up taking a hail mary that missed low, I think. Didn't see it, cause I was kicking for the surface, TRYING to relax, knowing I really pushed it this time. Broke the surface with a hand on my belt with buckle open, with a tingling sensation throughout my body. I was SO close to dropping that belt, but the sensation passed and I chose not to! Very similar situations and next time-I WILL drop the belt, after reading this today! Again I am sorry for your loss, but as cliché as it sounds, he left us doing what he LOVED-and when my time is up, I wish I can be as lucky!! Sincerely, John |
08-08-2014, 12:36 PM | #84 | |
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Andrew, thanks for sharing that information. I can't imagine it was easy to watch that video at all. I hope people learn from this tragedy and practice safer diving, no fish is worth a life. Dive safe Chad
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08-13-2014, 09:20 AM | #85 | |
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08-13-2014, 02:15 PM | #86 |
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I have heard it said by many divers many times: Once you start for the surface, NEVER turn around to go back down for a fish - or for any other reason either. Ascent started, is ascent completed. No exceptions.
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08-13-2014, 02:42 PM | #87 | |
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It's always the sight of a bigger Dungie that gets me. It seems so obvious that it's not worth it right now, but in the moment I need to make better decisions. SR
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08-14-2014, 05:50 AM | #88 |
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Re: Deadly Diver Disaster On Haulover Beach - Spearfishing Diver Rest in Peace 6-8-14
I just saw this post.. My deepest condolences to Nate's friends and family. Godspeed.
Be safe out there, guys..
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Thank you for sharing Andrew, and John. Nothing can bring one back, but it is these types of stories that will cement legacies and help others avoid similar tragedies. I lost a friend in the ocean and it was the most hopeless feeling on the planet. And then for the seconds/minutes/days/weeks/months/years later you beat yourself up because you think there was something you could have done differently. I didn't sleep for 4 months, and then when I could sleep I had the worst nightmares of my life. Luckily my wife was strong and stood by me during my year long depression and drinking. Its been 4 and a half years, and a day doesn't go by where I dont think about him and that day, but the pain does begin to subside. Surround yourself with family and friends, and smile often. Its no ones fault. When the lord calls, you go, plain and simple. This thread will save someones life, I can guarantee that. RIP |
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