Absolutely horrible and I feel for Rob's wife and little daughter. Diving that deep is risky with any equipment and the margin for error is next to nothing. Another rebreather friend of mine on Oahu, Rich Pyle, almost met the same fate at the age of 19. For an idea of what Rob was dealing with and to understand the dangers of deep diving a bit more, read this story of what Rich Pyle wrote of his account with being nearly mortally bent...
Life is unfair.
I did have a chance to speak with him on the phone.
He seems to be a very nice guy.
Rest in peace. Mr. Lower.
All the best to your family.
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