Kentucky Man Dies While Scuba Diving in Florida Caverns

WEEKI WACHI, Fla.

Underwater search crews have been looking for the body of 39-year-old James D. Woodall II from Richmond, Kentucky. The Richmond man was diving hours earlier with a friend near Weeki Wachi when he apparently had equipment problems.

Fellow diver Gregory Snowden said the two were about 500 feet under when he saw his friend in trouble. Snowden swam out and surfaced to call authorities.

Experienced cave divers from the area are assisting the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to help find the body. Deputies said no foul play is suspected.