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Diver killed by boat

Post by Wolly Bugger » Sun May 05, 2019 5:04 pm

In the news tonight a diver has been run over and killed by a speed boat.
His body was bought to Frankston Pier.
This is really tragic.

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Post by Sebb » Sun May 05, 2019 5:51 pm

Tragic and sad news ... :(
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Post by smile0784 » Sun May 05, 2019 6:07 pm

Tragic

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Post by Lightningx » Sun May 05, 2019 6:13 pm

Very sad indeed :(

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Post by 4liters » Sun May 05, 2019 6:24 pm

Sad but unsurprising given the number of dickheads getting around in boats
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Re: Diver killed by speeding boat

Post by Texas » Sun May 05, 2019 6:46 pm

4liters wrote:
Sun May 05, 2019 6:24 pm
Sad but unsurprising given the number of dickheads getting around in boats
Unfortunately your right, 4liters

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Post by rb85 » Sun May 05, 2019 7:18 pm

Tragic what were the circumstances surrounding the incident?

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Post by rb85 » Sun May 05, 2019 7:31 pm

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-05/ ... n/11081516

Police are hunting for the driver of the boat. Surely the vessel operator would know he hit something or someone.

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Re: Diver killed by speeding boat

Post by purple5ive » Sun May 05, 2019 7:32 pm

Sad outcome.
But dont always blame the boat guy straight away.
Many a time I have seen divers without flags . And even with flags they can be hard to see. Add some choppy conditions and it's a suicidal mission for the divers.
Not to mention snorkelers that shouldn't be in areas where there's high boat traffic.

I heard it was a speed boat. That's even less of a chance to see the divers if they are going at high speed.

Condolences to the family...
Laws need to change and divers need to be a lot more visible when in the water. Maybe hi vis strobes or bigger flags perhaps.

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