Diver down at LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISHIONADO · 10-04-2008, 02:54 PM

They have been searching for this diver since about 9:00am Saturday morning. Don't judge too early, breaking news is usually inaccurate. RIP.

UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM
11:36 a.m. October 4, 2008
LA JOLLA – Search and rescue teams are searching for a man in his 40s who disappeared while diving off La Jolla Shores with his 19-year-old son Saturday morning.

The pair were diving at about 150 feet when the father ran out of air, San Diego lifeguard Lt. John Greenhalgh said. The two began buddy breathing, passing the mouthpiece of the son's air tank between them as they started ascending to the surface. The son ran out of air at about 40 feet below the surface and at some point became separated from his father, Greenhalgh said.

When he surfaced, the son began waving his arms in distress and lifeguards responded, beginning an immediate search with dive teams, a helicopter and boats, Greenhalgh said.

The son was taken to UCSD Medical Center as a precautionary measure because of his rapid ascent.

By 10 a.m., search teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and agencies around the county were participating and the mission had been reclassified as a recovery effort, Greenhalgh said.

The father and son were diving for the first time after receiving their certification, he said. Authorities have not released their names.

Shorty · 10-04-2008, 07:38 PM

I have not scuba dived for more than 20 years but 150 feet seems deep for beginners, a sad case.

nmbrinkman · 10-04-2008, 07:45 PM

Open Water certification is only good for 60'. Or it was when I did the PADI program in Okinawa back in '03. I've found myself down to 100' but 150' is much, much different.

prowlerdude · 10-04-2008, 08:07 PM

Bummer... I wondered what those non-familiar Lifeguard vehicles and cameras on the beach were on the web-cam were earlier.

Condolences...

bajadog · 10-04-2008, 08:15 PM

RIP.

I hit 136 in the canyon and that gripped me.

herbo · 10-05-2008, 01:33 PM

Used to dive alot in the last century, sounds like not enough deep openwater beginner trips...RIP

THEDanHernandez · 10-06-2008, 12:01 PM

very sad. saw them looking for him as we paddled in on Saturday. heard the news Saturday night

10-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Diver down at LJ They have been searching for this diver since about 9:00am Saturday morning. Don't judge too early, breaking news is usually inaccurate. RIP. UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM 11:36 a.m. October 4, 2008 LA JOLLA – Search and rescue teams are searching for a man in his 40s who disappeared while diving off La Jolla Shores with his 19-year-old son Saturday morning. The pair were diving at about 150 feet when the father ran out of air, San Diego lifeguard Lt. John Greenhalgh said. The two began buddy breathing, passing the mouthpiece of the son's air tank between them as they started ascending to the surface. The son ran out of air at about 40 feet below the surface and at some point became separated from his father, Greenhalgh said. When he surfaced, the son began waving his arms in distress and lifeguards responded, beginning an immediate search with dive teams, a helicopter and boats, Greenhalgh said. The son was taken to UCSD Medical Center as a precautionary measure because of his rapid ascent. By 10 a.m., search teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and agencies around the county were participating and the mission had been reclassified as a recovery effort, Greenhalgh said. The father and son were diving for the first time after receiving their certification, he said. Authorities have not released their names.

10-04-2008, 07:38 PM	#2
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	I have not scuba dived for more than 20 years but 150 feet seems deep for beginners, a sad case. __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

10-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	RIP. I hit 136 in the canyon and that gripped me. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

10-05-2008, 01:33 PM	#6
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Used to dive alot in the last century, sounds like not enough deep openwater beginner trips...RIP __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

10-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
THEDanHernandez Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	very sad. saw them looking for him as we paddled in on Saturday. heard the news Saturday night __________________ I am THE Dan Hernandez candycatchers.com

10-04-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Open Water certification is only good for 60'. Or it was when I did the PADI program in Okinawa back in '03. I've found myself down to 100' but 150' is much, much different.

10-04-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	Bummer... I wondered what those non-familiar Lifeguard vehicles and cameras on the beach were on the web-cam were earlier. Condolences...