Interesting read, it would be very sad if this was the case that she died from contaminated gas, this normally happens from these bloody 'hookah' type compressors.
Terrible loss for the family, however I wish recreational divers would understand that the statement is not correct.....
"The dive instructor is ultimately responsible for the group he takes out ... I can't believe this," said Cross.
Instructors and Dive Masters are not responsible for a group of divers, they are taking out fully qualified divers that are totally responsible for themselves and acting as nothing more than guides (unless of course, they are in a teaching capacity). Whilst good Instructors and DM's will take the time to find out the skill and competence of the group, identify those who may need watching, this is down to the individual leading the dive and will not be true of all of them. Ultimately, as a diver, you are responsible for managing your air, your safety whilst diving, and to know the procedures for aborting a dive, controlling your ascent etc.
I guess an autopsy will show if this poor lady died on Carbon Monoxide poisoning.....I hope you can keep us informed Heather of the case if you manage to catch it.
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