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The diver was at the Eagle's Nest cave diving spot on the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area property near Weeki Wachee. The vast system of caves, some as deep as 200 to 300 feet, is a popular spot for cave divers. (Hernando County Sheriff's Office)
Body of missing diver, 20, recovered at Eagle's Nest
By Spectrum News Staff  |  July 19, 2018 @6:37 PM
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WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. -- The body of a missing diver at Eagle's Nest Cave was recovered Thursday morning.
Body of diver, 20, found Thursday morning
Diver did not resurface at Eagle's Nest Cave Wednesday evening
Vast system of caves a popular spot for cave divers
The diver, identified as 20-year-old Said Marjane, disappeared Wednesday evening. According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. when Marjane failed to surface at the Eagle's Nest underwater cave.
A search took place Wednesday evening until it was suspended for darkness.
Marjane was part of a group of six divers at the Eagle's Nest cave diving spot on the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area property near Weeki Wachee.
  This is not far from where I live. I have been diving in this area. The caves are beautiful but deadly if you don't follow the rules. Here is a link to the full article with maps:

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