LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—The scuba diver who went missing off Shaw’s Cove, was rescued 100 yards offshore by lifeguards, and later died in a hospital March 25 had advanced-level training.
The diver was identified as Leon Noel Boyer, 46, of Santa Monica, according to the Orange County Coroner’s office.
He was reported missing around 12:30 p.m. at the popular Laguna Beach dive site and was located one hour later after an extensive search by lifeguards, according to city officials.
Boyer was pronounced dead at Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach at 2:30 p.m., officials said.
Officials from the professional dive training organization PADI confirmed Boyer received his open water certification, or beginner-level training, in 2014, and his advanced in 2016….