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Wes has passed away during a photo shoot for National Geographic in West Palm. The incident occurred while he was in the water. A terrible loss for his family, friends and the diving community as a whole. I have no other details.

This thread is strictly for facts. If people would like to discuss opinions on the accident, please start a separate thread. Facts known or currently thought to be true: Wes was diving in Palm Beach County off of Boynton beach.