Cairns divers found

Good news – the 2 American divers who went missing today off Lizard Island have been found 8 nautical miles from where they started. They had spent 7 hours in the water.They were picked up by another vessel near Ribbon Reef Number 9 and are apparently in good spirits.

They were apparently experienced divers and were diving on Ribbon Reef Number 10, from Spoilsport, Mike Ball’s 30 metre catamaran.

News.com.au has more information.

About Neil Hambleton

I am a British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Advanced Diver and an Open Water Instructor. I have been diving since 1992, after joining South China Diving Club (SCDC), which is a Hong Kong-based branch of the BSAC. Having moved to New Zealand, I am now a member of BSAC New Zealand.
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