lobster diving
Coverage of lobster diving in the Nexus archive.
- ‘It’s a complete misunderstanding’: Man accused of shutting off juvenile diver’s oxygen supply says he did nothing wrong
Michael Simpson, who was charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly shutting off a juvenile diver's oxygen supply while lobster diving off Fisher Island, claims the charges are a 'complete misunderstanding.' He disputes the accusers’ version of events and suggests the recorded incident actually shows another diver tugging the rope attached to the breathing device during an altercation. Simpson contends that his group was reacting to accusations from a combative group who were territorial over their diving spot.
- Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly turning off oxygen system of lobster diver
A man was charged with attempted murder in West Miami-Dade after allegedly disabling a lobster diver's oxygen system during an argument over a diving location. The diver was rescued without injury.