Bonnie Cotier RIP

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Bonnie was diving yesterday in Clydach Gorge, Wales. Around 2pm on 23 April, her two partners surfaced, and realized Bonnie was still in the cave. One searched for her until he had to exit due to gas, upon surfacing he sent for fresh tanks, and recovered Bonnie. I understand that she did have some line around her, and that both her tanks were empty.

Bonnie, and her husband Steve were from VA, and made several trips a year down here. They had recently moved to England, because Steve was stationed there. Her screen name was "goldendog".

I for one, will miss her greatly. She was such a fun person, and loved life. Here is a link to her blog: http://cavedivinggirl.blogspot.com/

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This is very sad... How do you not realize your third is missing until you surface, though?

[FW]

This is very sad... How do you not realize your third is missing until you surface, though?

When we know more, we will open an analysis thread, but some caves in Wales don't have great visibility.

[Squirrel Girl]

This is ***SO*** sad. Bonnie was awesome. What a bright spot in the world. Steve's quiet, but a great guy, too. I am *so* sorry for her loss. On Easter. Ian Rolland died a few days before Easter, too. I'm beginning to dislike this holiday.

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..Ian Rolland died a few days before Easter, too...

All the great ones do.

[Squirrel Girl]

I am so bummed out about this. You'd think I'd have lost enough friends to know what to think/say/feel/do. But no! This SUCKS. Bonnie, it was great having you as a friend! You brought something special to the world.

[TONY CHANEY]

Another sad lost. I did not know her but I do send my prayers to those left behind.

[MichaelAngelo]

My condolences to her family. It is indeed sad news.

[MORGAN]

Looking at her blog, I realize that I met Bonnie and Steve and had a nice chat at Peacock a couple of years ago. Very nice folks - a tragedy. My condolences to her family and friends.

Mike

[Attchoum]

sad news...