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Popular Local Tech diving character Ted Conner drowns during a 50 meter deep wreck dive at Koh Tao, Thailand - 19 July 2009
This morning I was given the sad news that a good friend and one of our loyal band of Thailand tech diving buddies drowned due to as yet unknown causes following a dive onto the Unicorn Shipwreck Koh Tao. "For those of you who didn't know Ted Conner - he was a considerate guy, an explorer, and a man of great character. I am gutted that he won't be turning up with all his latest toys and ear-to-ear smile to brighten up the day" Stephen Burton, www.thaiwreckdiver.com Ted was the second diver to drown diving this wreck in recent years following the death of Tomas Casagrande who dissapeared during a wreck penetration dive at the same location in February 2006. Tom was 45 at the age of his death, and was deeply involved in many technological projects both as his full time work as Conner, Asia-Pacific regional manager for Germany’s URACA Co, and within his high tech hobbies - the total customization of a British Land Rover Jeep being his latest 'baby' Ted never did anything by halves and was always maticulous in his equipment preparation, selection and dive planning. He was diving on Open Circuit SCUBA at the time of his death, which occurred during the decompression phase of the dive when his buddy noticed he sudenly went unresponsive for no apparent reason. All gases checked out correct for mixture and contents, all breathing regulators were confirmed working perfectly, and so far, the reason for his death is a mystery.
Latest information - Updated Friday 24th July 2009 Funeral Location:- Saturday 5th August, 2pm Wat Hua lamphong, Salah #4 |
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