It is with a very heavy heart that I write this report. A very good friend of mine, Pedro Fernandez, died Friday (7/31/15). I don't know if any of you had the pleasure of meeting Pedro, but if you had you would know he was one of the kindest and most giving people on this planet. He would do anything to help a friend. I was supposed to dive with him tomorrow (8/2/15).
I don't have all the details but here is what I know. Pedro and his wife were diving off of Big Pine, Friday afternoon. While his wife was still on the boat, Pedro began a dive. It is assumed that he was chasing a fish on the reef and that he was able to put a shot in it. Upon surfacing he made an odd sound and began to sink back down. Franticly, his wife Natasha began searching for him but due to the conditions was not able to find him. His body was recovered this morning not far from his speargun.
My only solace in writing tho report is that Pedro died doing what he loved, with the woman that he loved. They were truly a special couple. The kind not seen very often anymore. My heart and prayers go out to her and their relatives. I'll miss him.
