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Editor: Rod Sullivan
Profession: Maritime Attorney

Category: Marine Construction & Dredging

Dynasty Marine Associates is a global supplier of live Caribbean ocean life, including tropical fish and sharks, which collects its salt water fish in deep dives, up to 300 feet deep off the Florida Keys. The dives are typically conducted with three man teams. Two divers go to 300 feet to collect the fish while the third diver hangs at 150 feet to conserve his air supply and to be prepared to rescue the other two, if there is a problem.

Heath Jens Laetari, was a 28 year old master diver who grew up in rural Kansas, but who developed a love of the ocean. Rugged and handsome, in high school he lettered in wrestling, football, and track. After high school he went on to study marine biology at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. He then transferred and completed work on his degree at Nova Southeastern University in Dania, Florida.

Last month, while others were diving he remained on the boat. While waiting for the other divers to return, he attempted a deep free dive, with no SCUBA tank or other breathing apparatus. The diver who was at 150 feet saw him turn around and disappear from sight. When the three working divers returned to the surface, Laetari was nowhere to be found. He is presumed to have blacked out while returning to the surface, and to have died. His body has not been recovered.

Note: It was reported earlier that Dynasty had taken its website down. This was apparently incorrect. See comments below.