I thought that I'd post some further information that came to me on this - I
think we can learn a lot from this.

1) Paul was diving with the Buddy Inspiration rebreather using trimix -
although trimix qualified, Paul was not qualified to use mix in a
rebreather.

2) This was Pauls' third unit - the previous 2 developed problems and were
replaced by AP Valves.  The unit that he was using when he died had already
been back for repair - I believe (from someone that knew him) that the
problem related to oxygen spiking - but I cannot confirm this as yet.

3) Paul was said to have sufficient open circuit bailout.

4) Paul was diving 'solo'.  Another diver in the group remembered seeing him
at some point during the dive and all appeared ok.

5) I believe that when Paul was found, he appeared asleep - eyes closed,
relaxed position, so hypoxia is a possibility.

6) The initial PM showed no signs of pyhsical problems such as a heart
attack.

7) The rebreather unit is currently with DDRC for evaluation.

When the final details of the incident and police/coroners/DDRC reports are
finished, I will post a summary.

Regards,
John.

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