Constellation - female passenger dies while diving

**Ally** · 01-05-2008, 12:51 PM

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PHILIPSBURG--Tourist Amanda Jane Joiner of Canada died Friday morning during a dive excursion to the Proselyte Reef, a few miles off Great Bay Harbour.

The woman who was visiting St. Maarten together with her husband on board cruise ship Celebrity Constellation died of natural causes, according to Police spokesman Inspector Ricardo Henson.

The woman was pronounced dead Friday at approximately 10:45am by a medical doctor after she was brought back to shore by dive company Scuba Fun, said Henson.

According to her husband Marc Longtin his wife was a certified diver. Shortly after descending to the dive site Joiner wanted to return to the surface, Longtin informed the police. She was brought to the surface by the dive guide and her husband and taken into the dive vessel.

She became unwell shortly after. After security personnel went to get her some water she was found lying on the floor with “foam” running from her mouth and nose. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was administered, while the dive company’s office was called for help.

After the other divers had come to the surface the victim was immediately brought ashore. She was later pronounced dead, Henson said.

The police department extends sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

St. Maarten-St. Martin - Canadian woman dies during dive excursion

Lioness · 01-05-2008, 06:31 PM

Ally, that's very sad, but I lost a flying friend who went diving with her husband and another couple. All had experience. She got an air embolism. People don't realize what a dangerous sport it is. Another person died who went diving the morning after quite a heavy night out. She was an extremely experienced diver. She threw up at depth and died.

rhondella · 01-06-2008, 04:37 PM

Many of Marc's friends are absoutley devastated at his loss. Not nearly as devasted as he likely is. We just wanted him to know that even tho we are far away, there is a LOT of support waiting for him back in Canada. We know how much he loved Amanda and his life with her. We cannot even imagine the pain. Reach out to friends and family when you return ...

If there is any way to get this message to him, that would be great.

Rhonda

**Ally** · 01-06-2008, 04:41 PM

Welcome to the family Rhonda & Sheila

Accidents like this are all too common, sadly. I am sure that Mr Longtin will know how much support there will be upon his return home, it will be very hard for him to adjust and understand what has happened...and why it happened.

I am not sure if he, or the family will visit here, but if they do, they will take great comfort in the fact that they are in peoples thoughts at this difficult time.