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Tragedy in Cave Country (FL) - jleech - 08-04-2004
This information is what I've gleaned from the few news reports & info I've seen on the web.
A 30 cu ft stage bottle, being refilled with Oxygen was dropped on the valve, the tank then exploded, killing the woman who was filling the tank, and injuring 3 others.
This occurred Tues July 29th at "Cave Excursions" in Luraville, FL. This is where I trained for cave diving.
I think this underscores the need to be careful when handling scuba tanks, and make sure to leave them in a save position.
Jeff Leech
Re:Tragedy in Cave Country (FL) - igotoofar - 08-04-2004
I found this link, whit a picture of the woman who was killed.
and this on "Cyber Diver News Network"
Re:Tragedy in Cave Country (FL) - LRRP02 - 08-04-2004
Thanks for the site I will send and I am challanging all members to match my donation of $50.00 to help out her son.
Re:Tragedy in Cave Country (FL) - Kirk - 08-04-2004
wow. that's awful. I didn't recognize the name, but after seeing the picture, I remember her well. what a great person.
Re:Tragedy in Cave Country (FL) - tcjtn0 - 08-05-2004
Thanks for the site I will send and I am challanging all members to match my donation of $50.00 to help out her son.
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Gads , I think I'll send something off too....
That is just terrible!!!
Man...
Jean