Martin County - Monday June 13, 2023: The Martin County Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Division will be conducting an investigation into the death of a free-diver last Friday.
22- year old Max Robertson, who was visiting from Utah, was on a freediving and spearfishing trip in the ocean off Martin County. Friends who were with him said he dove into the water with his spear gun, but never resurfaced. They immediately called for help.
A search was launched by the Martin County Sheriff Marine and Aviation Units. The Martin County Fire Rescue Special Operations Dive Team boarded the Marine Unit vessel to assist in the search for Robertson.
The MCFR’s Dive Team eventually located Robertson's body about 50-feet down in the water, roughly 2.5 miles offshore. His spear gun had been deployed and there were no obvious signs of trauma. The medical examiner will determine the exact cause of death.