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Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly turning off oxygen system of lobster diver
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Jayme Berezdivin , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 51-year-old man, identified as Michael Simpson, allegedly turned off the oxygen system of the diver from another boat.
A man in West Miami -Dade is facing attempted murder charges. The charges stem from an incident on July 29 involving a lobster diver. The incident occurred after an argument over a diving location near Fisher Island.
A 51-year-old man, identified as Michael Simpson, allegedly turned off the oxygen system of the diver from another boat. The diver was rescued and brought back to the surface without injury. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office or local news sources.
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Category: nightlife Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man in West Miami-Dade is facing attempted murder charges. The charges stem from an incident on July 29 involving a lobster diver. The incident occurred after an argument over a diving location…
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