scuba diver drowns at Lake Pleasant

[Cougar Diver]

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a [COLOR=green! important][COLOR=green! important]scuba[/color][/color] diver who died Sunday morning at Lake Pleasant.
Details were scarce, but Matteson said the incident occurred about 9:15 a.m. as the man was scuba diving in area of the lake known as Desert Tortoise.
At that time, "he had some sort of trouble - possibly medical trouble," Matteson said.
It remains unclear what caused the man's death and the investigation is ongoing.

[navyhmc]

Sad news, prayerrs to the family and friends.

[Flatliner]

My thoughts and prayers as well.

[scubastud]

We are a relatively small community here in the desert but first I heard of it. You don't know his name?

[bigman241]

My prays are with his family. A month or so ago we had a guy walk across a small set of falls to go fishing on the other side. This was near or right after dark. He sliped fall and never came up. We live in a small homeowners assc. and the cos and divers use our boat ramp to get to him. Most of the people standing by watching keep asking why they where taking so long to get in the water. I nicely told them that scuba divin is not a safe acctivity when just diving. They seemed to understand. I explained to them that you must check everything one wrong hooked up hose or loose strap could be bad. I also explained that they where not diveing looking for a surviver that is was infact a recovery mission. They found the guy at 1.30 about 4 hours after the first respondes arrived. I will hand it to them 2 to 10 feet deep mud filled water that is zero vis. I spoke with one of the divers the next day when they came by to finish every thing up. I think they where doing some training to empty there tanks I told him i planned to get my cert. I guest they where getting alot flak for moving slow. I told him i understood I might not have my cert card but i understand you do not rush this sport. Does any one know if he was solo or had a buddy.

[neugierig]

sad news. my deepest sympathies to the family

[Johncalloway]

I will pray for his family.

[deep spear hunter]

bad news prayers sent !!

[navyhmc]

Update to the information: Scuba diver who died at Lake Pleasant in Peoria identified

Scuba diver who died at Lake Pleasant in Peoria identified

by Phoebe Volk - Aug. 17, 2009 10:48 AM
The Arizona Republic
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has identified a 70-year-old man who died Sunday morning at Lake Pleasant.
Arthur Mills of Gilbert was scuba-diving at the lake. The cause of death was unknown Monday, sheriff's spokesman Douglas Matteson said.
The incident remains under investigation.

Condolences...

[Cougar Diver]

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has identified a 70-year-old man who died Sunday morning at Lake Pleasant.
Arthur Mills of Gilbert was scuba-diving at the lake. The cause of death was unknown Monday, sheriff's spokesman Douglas Matteson said.
The incident remains under investigation