Coast Guard Reports More Scuba Deaths in California

MONTEREY, Calif- The Coast Guard has said that they are responding to an increaed amount of SCUBA diving deaths along the California coast.

In the past year, there were at least seven reported cases of recreational diving deaths off the Northern California coast primarily during abalone season, and more than 25 recreational SCUBA diving deaths and injuries all along the coast from Monterey to San Diego, released the Coast Guard.

"The Coast Guard doesn't regulate recreational diving but is generally called in to assist during diving emergencies," said Rear Admiral Karl Schultz, commander of the 11th Coast Guard District. "In many of these dive emergencies, injuries and death are preventable.? We want everyone who enjoys the water, including divers whose sport leaves little room for error, to make safety their top priority.? We want you to survive your dive."

Diving safety experts report that many accidents stem from people underestimating the hazards associated with diving, and overestimating their own physical fitness and skill levels.

FIVE TOP DIVE SAFETY TIPS

1. Have a medical assessment by a doctor before diving.

2. Always dive with a buddy, and leave details of your dive trip with someone ashore who will report you overdue if you run into trouble.

3. Plan your dive, follow your plan, and provide your emergency plan to someone on shore.

4. Choose dives that match your training, experience and fitness level.

5. Practice emergency procedures, like dropping your weight belt and inflating your buoyancy compensator, in a controlled environment.

For more information on diving safety :

https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/

http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/safety/scuba.shtml

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Source: http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/22933604/coast-guard-reports-more-scube-deaths-in-california

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