US man accused of trying to kill diver by cutting air supply in lobster dispute
A Florida man has been arrested on attempted murder charges after an incident involving two divers competing for the same lobster diving spot off the Florida coast. According to authorities, he cut off another diver's air supply during their confrontation underwater. The dispute escalated from a disagreement over access to a diving location into a serious criminal matter.
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Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over lobster diving spot
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2 developments- Aug 5Man cut off diver's air supply during dispute over Miami lobster fishing spot, report says
- Aug 7Florida man accused of attempted murder at Miami lobster diving spot
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