National Geographic Freelance Photographer Wes Skiles Dies – NatGeo News Watch

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“National Geographic has learned of the tragic death of Wes Skiles, the accomplished underwater photographer, cinematographer and explorer with whom we’ve worked frequently,” the National Geographic Society said in a statement today. “The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, which occurred following the conclusion of a scientific research expedition related to marine life off the east coast of Florida. Our thoughts are with Wes’ family.”