Officials stated on Sunday that the Coast Guard was looking for four divers about 50 miles south of Cape Fear, North Carolina and that the search would go on into Monday morning.
The four men were last seen diving from a pleasure boat called Big Bill's around 63 miles east of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at noon on Sunday, according to the Coast Guard.
The search was conducted using a large number of aircraft and surface craft, including an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and an HC-130 Hercules aircraft.
The agency claimed that after learning the men were missing, its branches got in touch with one another and started a "multi-asset search and rescue effort."
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey have sent rescue teams.
Current Sea Conditions
According to a statement from the Coast Guard, the current sea condition is roughly 2-3 feet with 10-knot gusts, and personnel will keep looking through the night.
According to the Diver Alert Network, between 80 and 90 diving accident fatalities occur in the United States and Canada each year. Compared to car driving and many other sports, diving has fewer fatalities.
Most diving fatalities involve novice divers, who account for 50 percent of all diving deaths.
The missing men's names have not been made public. Officials have not specified if the men were diving for a particular object.
Read also: 13,000-Year-Old Skeleton Of Teen Girl Found At Bottom Of Underwater Cave
Diving Accidents Across the US
Two divers were found dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Florida also just recently. The divers, both men in their 50s, were reported missing on Saturday after they failed to return from a dive. Their boat was found capsized and drifting in the ocean. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Last month, a scuba diver died after becoming entangled in underwater debris off the coast of California. The diver, a man in his 40s, was diving with a group of friends when he became entangled in a fishing net. He was unable to free himself and died from drowning.
In June, a diver died after suffering decompression sickness off the coast of New Jersey. The diver, a man in his 30s, was diving with a group of friends when he began to experience symptoms of decompression sickness. He was taken to the hospital, but he died from his injuries.
These are just a few examples of recent diving accidents in the US. It is important to be aware of the risks associated with diving and to take steps to mitigate those risks. By following the safety tips outlined above, divers can reduce their chances of being involved in an accident.
Related article: Father And Son Die Scuba Diving In Underwater Cave While Trying Out New Christmas Presents (VIDEO)
