Tragedy in Cave Country (FL)

[jleech]

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

[igotoofar]

I found this link, whit a picture of the woman who was killed.



and this on "Cyber Diver News Network"

[LRRP02]

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.

[Kirk]

wow. that's awful. I didn't recognize the name, but after seeing the picture, I remember her well. what a great person.

[tcjtn0]

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