Diver Found Dead off Gaviota Coast Identified as Lobster Fisherman

The lobster diver reported missing and found dead in the water off Gaviota early Saturday morning was identified by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s office as 54-year-old Terry Gummerman of Santa Maria.

Santa Barbara County Fire and the Water Rescue and Search team received a report of a diver who failed to return after diving for lobster around 3 a.m. on Saturday, according to County Fire Public Information Officer Daniel Bertucelli.

After a search conducted by the water rescue team, Coast Guard, and Santa Barbara County Air Support, Bertucelli announced that Gummerman was found dead at 7:40 a.m. near Mariposa Reina.

This is a developing story, and authorities have not released details regarding cause of death. More information will be released once made available.

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