Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic

[Stripermann2]

I can't imagine the despair, loneliness and thoughts that went through this poor man's head...all knowing what lied ahead in a short time. Great story and video of survival and rescue.
Next time you're having a bad day, take comfort knowing that miracles do happen!

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/03/ ... ottom.html

[Big D]

Wow, that's an amazing story. Always feels good to hear happy endings. Thumbs up to the survivor and good on the diver for keeping his cool. I dive and I would have s**t my pants if I saw a hand come out at me after I just pulled out 4 bodies!

[summer storm]

unbelievable. I wonder what would have happened if he swam out at 100 ft. Would he get the bends?

[Stripermann2]

unbelievable. I wonder what would have happened if he swam out at 100 ft. Would he get the bends?

I'm not a diver but my understanding is that if you were to free dive, using no compressed air, to that depth and then ascended at a controlled rate, no problem. I think in this case, it has to do with the carbon dioxide and nitrogen issues. Someone else can probably explain...

[BarryL]

I was a rescue swimmer in the Coast Guard during my early twenties. I can tell you for sure I would have Sh-t myself if I was the one who found him and he grabbed my hand after I grabbed his.

This is an amazing story. Like someone else had said... I cant imagine what was going through that guys mind for 72 hrs This man is destined for great things and he is still here for a reason.

God bless him.

Barry