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Old 07-06-2012, 08:58 PM
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Default Legs Amputated While Diving, Rob Murphy Takes Freediving Course, Returns To The Sea



"Rob Murphy was hit by a boat January 9, 2009 severing both of his legs below the knees and almost costing him his life. Rob decided to take a free diving class on June 28-29, 2012 and throw himself to yet another challenge. He and I both went in with absolutely no expectations except to enjoy the few days we were going to freedive together.... Well the "no expectations" went out the window and he completely crushed and maxed out the class!! Obviously, you can see that absolutely nothing comes in the way of his goals and desires in life.... I hope he serves as an inspiration, he sure did for me.... I'm glad I was able to be a part of his journey in freediving. Take the time to reflect on your own life....

"If you say you can, you will."

Please enjoy the video and share it with your friends and family.... "

Rob excelled in his course diving to 66 ft. and achieving a static apnea breath hold of 3 minutes.




Rob with his Florida Orthotics & Prosthetics "Dive Legs" which facilitated his return to the sea. More information including a video at:
http://www.palmbeachprosthetics.com/Home


The circumstances of Rob's tragic accident are described in:

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/aug/...-collision-to/

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/feb/...eful-be-alive/


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More info about Rob's free diving instructor, Errol Putigna and Freediving Instructors International:

Errol Putigna, Instructor

Freediving Instructors International


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