Diver Left Stranded

[igotoofar]

The real problem is what we don't have. The facts!

We don't know if the Boat Capt. did a role call. We don't know if the diver was by himself and was "joined" with another group of 3 divers but planned to go-it-alone from the start.

We can't assume that the buddies abandoned him. This may have been their plan.

We are constantly measuring our risks. Occasionally I ride my motorcycle without my helmet. I am assuming more risk, but I am by no means unsafe.

You even state that accidents like this are COMPLETLY AVOIDABLE but then go on to say with DIR training it shouldn't happen. Rather than saying it won't or can’t happen.

Without the facts, it is impossible to draw conclusions with regard to fault.
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