STARKEY, New York (15 Aug 2005) -- A scuba diver drowned in Seneca Lake at a depth of five meters. Eric G. Honsberger, 30, died while scuba diving to attach new chain to a boat anchor. According to Eric's uncle, Charles Honsberger, who was in a small boat to support the dive, his nephew surfaced briefly during to remove seaweed from his mask. He never resurfaced. After attempting to find Eric by free diving under the boat, Charles Honsberger returned to shore and called 911. | | Fire rescue divers responded to the emergency and found Eric Honsberger in seaweed at a depth of five meters (16 feet). The victim was taken to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the accident to determine the cause of death. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORK |
