Diver dies in deep water in Lake Michigan

[JFig]

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Illinois diver dies in deep water in Lake Michigan - WQAD

Horrible news.
I wish his family and friends peace.

[wwdiver]

I guess we'll have to wait for the details. My sympathy goes out to the family.

[JFig]

This accident actually happened Thursday the 25th of June.
The news is reporting it today.

[petronius]

Sad news. I hope some answers are forthcoming, at least to give the family a shred of peace...

[JFig]

I am very curious to know the details.
Where the hell was his dive buddy?
I just want to know what happened?
We will have to wait until the law enforcement agency completes it's investigation.

[navyhmc]

Prayers to the family. And waiting on the findings.

[crosseyed95]

Our prayers go out to the family.

[jbres1]

Here is the information posted on the Deco stop.

It is with great sadness that we want to share the passing of Phil Patz.
Phil died on Thurs. 25 June while diving on the Tennie & Laura. Phil and Bill Prince were in the team first diving this wreck several years ago. Phil's great laugh, his love of all things outdoors and his wry sense of humour will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Details of a service will be posted at a later date. Condolences can be sent to Phil's mother at:
Katherine McCleary
944 W 87th Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
or
Deborah Kujbida
39198 Welsh Lane
Beach Park, IL 60083

[ScubaAl]

This is something like the fourth rebreather death over the past several weeks. All very sad and concerning.
With all due respect to the departed. I wish that after these tragedy more accurate and specific cause would be available.
As a rebreather diver I would rather learn from these tragedies then end up repeating the causes.

Al

[navyhmc]

Originally Posted by ScubaAl

This is something like the fourth rebreather death over the past several weeks. All very sad and concerning.
With all due respect to the departed. I wish that after these tragedy more accurate and specific cause would be available.
As a rebreather diver I would rather learn from these tragedies then end up repeating the causes.

Al

What information do you have that we don't? Just curious how you came to the conclusion that he was using a rebreather. Nothing implied here, just wondering.