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Monday, January 30, 2012

French cave diver dies in Switzerland

Chaudanne resurgence, Switzerland
A 30-year-old French cave diver died this Sunday afternoon in Rossinière, Switzerland.

His identity was not yeat released by the police.

The guy was diving in the Chaudanne resurgence using a rebreather.

At about 14h30 his mates noticed a huge amount of bubbles rising to the surface and immediatly they knew there was a problem.

One of his companions discovered his unconscious body and brought it back to the surface where they started first aid. Alas, the fire and rescue team that arrived couldn't stabilize him and he passed away.

The local police seized his equipment and started an investigation.

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Pictures of Chaudanne resurgence