1. Near Drowning at Dutch SPrings, Bethlehem, PA
Posted by: "Marv Gozum @ JHN"
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Date: Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:38 am ((PDT))
Near Drowning at Dutch SPrings, Bethlehem, PA
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accidents-incidents/302645-dutch-springs-incident.html#post4692961
[ this report on scubaboard has so far not made it to newspapers,
anyone who can supply more details please post -mg]
My Club was camping there all weekend and several people saw the
incident, which was closer to the student side. We were on the Pennisula.
Divers were the first to respond, although there was a delay because
the first group the husband approached did not speak English and
didn't understand enough to respond. A different group of divers
followed up and then the DS crew in the boat.
On Sunday, we were told she had a pulse and is currently in the
hospital in a coma. We were told the accident was due to "training
error" probably because she didn't ditch her weights after being
asked several times by the hubby.
Sad, I hope she pulls through, though I'm sure there will be residual damage.
I've been diving here for 10 years and it seems like the "incidents"
are increasing simply because there is a TON of more people there
now. The Park has become very popular and draws people from NY, NJ,
PA, MD, DE, and more! Obviously, at a quarry, there is a LOT of
training going on and many folks practicing their skills.
