VHF Radio Mayday: Long Island Sound Scuba Diving Accident

A frightened scuba diver near Long Island Sound makes an call to the Coast Guard on channel 16 vhf. Diving in strong current, his girlfriend loses contact with her respirator. A good Samaritan vessel, the Challenger, breaks in on the call to offer assistance. Another boat boat nearby breaks in to clarify the situation for rescue personnel.

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[DeepSixDave]

Thanks for commenting, SXEN. I have other vhf radio audio posted at paddlingtravelers.blogspot.com

[DeepSixDave]

Fatality. Her body was recovered a few days later several miles from the original site.

[SXENedger]

@DeepSixDave Oh man, that's terrible. My prayers go out to this woman's family. In any case, thanks for uploading these Dave. They've provided a great bit of research.