The location and condition of the gear are consistent with a suspected encounter with a marine predator. The Obi family confirmed that the gear belonged to Mr. Earlier today, the Coast Guard received a report from a volunteer dive boat indicating they had located damaged diving gear. The Coast Guard and our partners extend our deepest condolences to the Obi family, who remain our thoughts and prayers during this exceptionally difficult time. “This afternoon I have made the determination based on new information to suspend the search for Mr. Searching continued for more than three days by multiple agencies both on and below the surface of the water. Naval Station Mayport-based USS Lassen assisted with the search and relayed communications to the watchstanders. On Saturday, the dive vessel, Pole Dancer, notified Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville watchstanders at approximately 12:15 p.m., that Obi went missing while diving.Ī Station Mayport rescue crew and an Air Station Savannah helicopter crew launched. The Coast Guard and mission partners searched more than 3,800 square nautical miles for approximately 89 hours. about 250 yards from the original dive location.
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You can read the USCG full statement here, or below:Ĭoast Guard has suspended the search, Tuesday, for Timothy Obi, a 37-year-old male diver who went missing Saturday approximately 46 miles east of Mayport.ĭiving equipment matching the description of Obi was located by a diver Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. I sincerely apologize for any confusion.- Mark Vlaun July 14, 2021 The gear was found in such a way that provided conclusive evidence that there was no longer a reasonable change of a successful search. Follow up to questions we are receiving: the USCG is not making any statement as to cause of death.