Manatee OW Diver Fatality
Before any speculation occurs on the internet, it has been reported to me that either an OW or an AOW student drowned at Manatee SP earlier today. The deceased was found in the Catfish side of the downstream passage when located and recovered by a local law enforcement dive team member.
Larry Green, Florida State IUCRR coordinator is on top of the matter and reports that there appears to be no involvement with any member of the cavern or cavediving community.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims family as well as our gratitude to the law enforcement officer who attempted a timely response in hopes of averting a tragedy.
/Ken
