Former Boating Safety Task Force Member Charged with Attempted Murder
A former Florida boating safety task force member faces attempted murder charges for allegedly turning off the air supply of a submerged teenage lobster diver in Florida.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 6, 2026 —
A former member of a Florida boating safety task force has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident involving a teenage lobster diver.
The individual, whose name was not provided, is accused of intentionally disabling the air supply to a submerged diver. The incident occurred in Florida, though the specific date and location were not detailed in the available information.
The victim, a teenager, was reportedly engaged in lobster diving at the time of the alleged offense. The suspect, identified only as a former member of a boating safety task force, is alleged to have turned off the diver’s air supply while the individual was underwater.
Details regarding the sequence of events that led to the alleged disabling of the air supply were not immediately available. The extent of the diver’s injuries or current condition was also not provided.
The suspect’s former role on a boating safety task force raises questions about their background and experience related to marine activities and safety protocols. Information regarding the duration of their service on the task force or the specific responsibilities they held was not disclosed.
Authorities have initiated legal proceedings, with attempted murder charges being filed. The investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. Further information, including the suspect’s name and specific details of the event, is expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
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