Sunday 17 December 2006

Lost diver

Police have flown to the dive-support vessel Pelican, from which a 35-year old crewman was lost, presumed gone overboard yesterday. The man, Christopher McGonigle, from Northern Ireland was last seen at 3 am yesterday. He was employed by company SUBSEA7 as an operator for a Remotely Operated Vehicle or ROV.

Mr McGonigle's cabin has been searched and his 92 crewmates interviewed. The Coastguard have expressed extreme concern, as he has now been missing for 30 hours in waters which have a low temperature.

The below image, showing the Pelican, is courtesy BBC
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 December 2006 at 17:24

    I hate to say it, but I wouldn't think there would be much chane of his survival in those cold waters after so many hours.  We need to take a moment and think of his family and friends.  Linda in Washington  

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  2. Anonymous17 December 2006 at 20:47

    Keeping prayers going...hope he is found by a miracle...take care,
    Joyce

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  3. Anonymous17 December 2006 at 21:14

    Hello,
    Wow, that is a big ship there. For him to missing this long is not too encouraging, but my thoughts and prayers are for hopeful news.
    Huggers,
    Gayla

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