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07-19-2018, 07:58 AM | #1 |
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Eagles Nest deaths
Just watched a broadcast about two more divers not surfacing from the Nest.
A 53 year old died there in Jan. of this year. RIP
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07-19-2018, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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Re: Eagles Nest deaths
Cardiac issue on the last guy.
http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/new...ernando-county WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. -- The body of a missing diver at Eagle's Nest Cave was recovered Thursday morning. Body of diver, 20, found Thursday morning Diver did not resurface at Eagle's Nest Cave Wednesday evening Vast system of caves a popular spot for cave divers The diver, identified as 20-year-old Said Marjane, went missing Wednesday evening. According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. when Marjane failed to surface at the Eagle's Nest underwater cave. A search took place Wednesday evening until it was suspended for darkness. Marjane was part of a group of six divers at the Eagle's Nest cave diving spot on the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area property near Weeki Wachee. The group had been doing free dives for several hours at Eagle's Nest. The vast system of caves, some as deep as 200 to 300 feet, is a popular spot for cave and free divers. During a free dive, divers commonly wear wetsuits, masks, fins and weight belts, but do not utilize air tanks. Officials said during the last dive, Marjane told friends he was going to attempt a max breath dive to see how long he could stay submerged. Marjane descended 80 feet with another diver, who then returned to the surface. When Marjane did not resurface, other divers began a search for him. When they could not locate it, they called 911. Authorities said a team of civilian divers was able to locate and retrieve Marjane's body. Officials said Marjane body was recovered in 150 feet of water. With Marjane's death, 13 divers have died in the Eagle's Nest cave system since 1981. An investigation is ongoing. |
07-19-2018, 11:03 AM | #3 |
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Re: Eagles Nest deaths
I'm surprised they still let anyone dive that death trap at all.
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07-19-2018, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: Eagles Nest deaths
Yeah, the only place worse is the Ocean. "They" should shut that down as well. We NEED to be protected!
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07-19-2018, 09:11 PM | #5 |
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07-20-2018, 11:05 AM | #6 |
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Re: Eagles Nest deaths
It isn't without precedent. Eagle's Nest was closed to diving from 1999 to 2003.
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07-20-2018, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: Eagles Nest deaths
And yet people still dived there...and survived.
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