Scuba Diver Killed When Lightning Strikes His Oxygen Tank

[matcom]

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DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (AP) -- Authorities say a diver was killed after lightning struck his oxygen tank in Deerfield Beach.

Fire rescue officials say the victim had been diving with three others off a boat yesterday. When he surfaced, lighting struck his tank. He was about 30 feet from the boat.

The man was rushed to the beach where a rescue crew was waiting. He was given CPR and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The man's name has not been released.


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/florida/news-article.aspx?storyid=87438

[johnnie]

1. Ouch n/t

[YankeyMCC]

2. wow that sux!

[fortyfeetunder]

3. Oxygen tank?

Wonder if that was a nitrox tank...divers don't generally breathe with pure oxygen....
But then I don't give much credence to the press when it comes to technical details of any activity....

[mikeytherat]

4. Might have been a trimix (oxygen, nitrogen, helium),

but you'd have to ask questions and, you know, all that "reporter" jazz.

Better than the "journalists" around my area, who just today printed a story about hauling trailers, and the importance of checking the "breaks" on both the towing vehicle and trailer. And, yes, brakes is spelled "breaks" throughout the entire article.

mikey_the_rat