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My friend died in a diving accident. Then I was arrested for his murder
Dan Frolec faced 40 years in a Croatian prison after a fellow diver perished while exploring an underwater cave – followed by the coastguard who was sent to recover the body
TL;DR
- Dan Frolec was arrested in Croatia for the murder of his friend Michael, who died in an underwater cave during a diving trip.
- Frolec was subjected to a lie-detector test and separated from his friends, facing a potential 40-year prison sentence.
- Evidence, including Michael's dive computer and DNA tests on the boat, eventually proved that Michael's death was an accident and Frolec was innocent.
- Frolec and his friend Ivo were released after nearly a month in jail.
- The experience left Frolec with a greater appreciation for freedom and a changed perspective on life.