REST OF THE STORY -DIVER CLOSE CALL!

QUITE OFTEN PEOPLE GRIPE ABOUT HOW EXPENSIVE IT IS FOR A DIVER TO COME OUT AND WORK ON (OR FREE) YOUR BOAT (Many times in the middle of a busy channel) - -

Last post,  (HERE) we talked about a 37ft Cruiser that was hung up on a Wave Break Anchor line and had wrapped both props up over Memorial Day.  HERE IS THE REST OF THE STORY -

Until we reviewed the video from the boat "Dash Cam", we hadn't realized the BOAT OWNER had actually waived the Water Patrol Trooper over to his boat, KNOWING the diver was just below his stern!
The Trooper thought the Diver was out of the water and came over.  We were off the bow of the Cruiser working with the tow line and were TOTALLY SHOCKED to see the Patrol Boat coming right over the top of our Diver!!  We blew the horn and told him to "back off" and as you will see, diver pops to surface just after the Patrol Boat backs away.  NOTE:  We have removed some of the audio "expletives" with the "FOGHORN" to keep this "G" rated - -

LESSONS LEARNED - NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOUR DIVER AND DON'T EXPECT YOUR BOAT OPERATORS TO HAVE ANY SENSE!