Former Florida Boating Safety Official Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Diver Air Supply Case

A former Florida boating safety task force member was charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly turned off the air supply of a submerged teenage lobster diver, authorities said.

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Authorities have filed attempted second-degree murder charges against a man who formerly served on Florida’s boating safety task force. The suspect is accused of deliberately cutting off the air supply of a teenage lobster diver who was underwater at the time of the alleged incident.

The case has drawn attention to safety protocols in the commercial diving industry and raises questions about oversight of individuals working in maritime safety roles. Investigators have gathered evidence linking the defendant to the incident involving the young diver.

The charge represents one of the more serious allegations in recent Florida diving-related incidents. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged sabotage or the condition of the teenage victim.

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