Saturday 16 July 2011, 3.20pm
Media Statement from Adventure Education
and Helix Training Limited

Adventure Education and Helix Training Ltd are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy that has claimed the life of our student, Tyrone North, and left a second diver missing.

This is a very difficult time for everyone involved. Our focus right now is on supporting the friends and family of these two men.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the friends and family of those involved.

The tragedy yesterday on Lake Pupuke on Auckland’s North Shore involved one diving instructor and seven student divers. The divers were nearing the end of their four and five month programmes and were working towards their tertiary diving qualifications.

We are working closely with police during this sad time. At the moment our total focus is on finding our missing diver and we are doing everything we can to assist the police with their investigations.

We will update the media as soon as more information comes to hand. There's nothing more we can tell you right now, but we hope to update you later.

The divers were attending an Adventure Education course run by South Auckland company Helix Training Ltd.

Helix Training Ltd has cancelled its courses in Auckland next week, but will keep its office open to offer support to all involved.

Thank you.

Sharon Sutherland
General Manager
Adventure Education

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