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Thread: Rob Stewart "Sharkwater" Filmmaker missing off Florida coast

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    Default Rob Stewart "Sharkwater" Filmmaker missing off Florida coast

    Was a great Documentary by A Toronto boy. Hope this ends well.

    http://globalnews.ca/news/3219166/ro..._campaign=2014

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    If he hasn't been found by now,it won't end well. SCUBA is a safe sport,but,stuff can happen real quick. Depending on his training level and those of his dive buddies,most underwater emergencies can be dealt with quickly,safely and effectively except,maybe, animal attacks. Condolences to friends and family.
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    I believe that they found his remains but no details...

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    Sad tragedy. RIP.

    His co diver surfaced and was recovered and then fell unconscious after entering the boat.

    R.S. surfaced gave the ok sign and slipped beneath the surface.

    He body was found by a FD ROV and subsequently recovered from 220 ft.

    Sounds eerily like a case of ascent blackout. When one ascends from depth the lungs expand, essentially pulling O2 from the brain causing unconsciousness.

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    They used re breathers instead of normal tanks = trouble often.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sharon View Post
    They used re breathers instead of normal tanks = trouble often.
    Could be CO2 build up instead. How unfortunate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by skypilot View Post
    Could be CO2 build up instead. How unfortunate.
    Shallow water blackout? Ascent embolism? Possibly,especially,if they were using re-breathers. Those damn things are dangerous. I learned all about them from OPP USRU divers enough to steer clear of them for sport diving. Apparently,after following his career,he was a very experienced diver. Very telling,too,is the fact his partner collapsed shortly after surfacing. I can understand using that type of equipment if stalking dangerous fish for filming because bubbles and the ensuing sound attract the attention of Sharks and Orcas. It's definitely a high risk pursuit. Tempt fate long enough and the Law of Averages will even things out. Too bad to lose such a talented person. Again,sincerest condolences to the family.
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    I can't speculate, it makes no sense. Just a sad situation.

    CCR can be problematic if everything isn't done by the book and then some. You can end up breathing bad gas but no doubt they would have been well educated/experienced on proper use.

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    gofundme.com raised almost 200.000$ just in 4 days to support the search
    God Bless

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