Former Boating Safety Task Force Member Charged in Diver Incident
A man, formerly associated with a Florida boating safety task force, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. He is accused of deactivating the air supply of a teenage lobster diver while the diver was underwater.
Chicago, IL, August 6, 2026 —
A former member of a Florida boating safety task force faces charges of attempted second-degree murder in connection with an incident involving a teenage lobster diver. The man, whose name was not provided, is accused of deactivating the diver’s air supply while the teenager was underwater.
The alleged incident occurred while the victim was engaged in lobster diving. Authorities have stated that the suspect is accused of deliberately interfering with the diver’s air supply. The specific circumstances surrounding the alleged deactivation and the timeline of the event were not detailed in the available information.
The suspect’s past affiliation with a boating safety task force in Florida was noted. The nature and duration of his involvement with this task force were not specified. Information regarding the exact location of the incident and the date it occurred was also not provided.
The charges indicate that the suspect is accused of actions that could have led to severe harm or death. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details regarding the motive, the diver’s condition, and the specific methods used to deactivate the air supply have not been released.
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