Man dies during Hood Canal scuba class

By Associated Press

Summary

The Mason County Coroner's Office says 54-year-old John W. Gray apparently became separated from the class, held in the waters near Eldon, around 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Story Published: Mar 31, 2008 at 3:10 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 31, 2008 at 3:10 PM PST

ELDON, Wash. (AP) - A Spokane man died during the weekend in a Mason County scuba diving training class in Hood Canal.

The Mason County Coroner's Office says 54-year-old John W. Gray apparently became separated from the class, held in the waters near Eldon, around 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Coroner West Stockwell says a diver found Gray with his breathing regulator out of his mouth and uanresponsive at about 30 feet underwater.

Life-saving efforts weren't successful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The coroner's office will conduct an autopsy. The death is being investigated by both the coroner and the Mason County Sheriff's Office.