2 Women divers dead off Big Pine Key

On the first day of the Lobster Mini Season a 66-year-old woman died after having heart problems while putting on her fins near Big Pine Key. Monroe County sheriff's officials said her death was still being investigated late Wednesday.

On the second day of the Lobster Mini Season a woman diver was found dead floating off Big Pine Key Thursday afternoon and the man believed to be with her appears to be missing.

Here is what police know about the case so far: The woman's body, wearing scuba gear, was found floating by another boater in the area at 10:30 a.m. An unoccupied boat was found in the vicinity as well, anchored with a dive flag posted. Two tanks on the boat, along with one worn by the woman, and one tank that remains missing were rented from Paradise Divers on Summerland Key by a man and a woman. The deserted boat was also registered in the same man's name.

It is presumed, due to the above circumstances, that a male diver is missing. A search is currently underway off shore by the Sheriff's Office, U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Detectives are, in the meantime, attempting to identify the woman whose body was found and to confirm that she was diving with the missing man.