US man accused of trying to kill diver by cutting air supply in lobster dispute

Florida man faces count of attempted felony murder after confrontation over a spot to catch lobster, authorities say A Florida boater was alleged to have tried to kill a diver by cutting off his air supply while they fought over a spot to catch lobsters off the state’s coast recently, according to authorities. Michael

A man in Florida has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly cutting off a diver's air while the diver searched for lobster.

Investigators say the confrontation began after Simpson claimed the group was diving in "his spot" and warned that a larger boat was on its way before it arrived and anchored nearby.

A dispute over a lobster diving spot during Florida's lobster mini season allegedly turned deadly when a man shut off a diver's surface supplied air.