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Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:47 am
by 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
Re: Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:13 am
by 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!
Re: Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:47 am
by summer storm
unbelievable. I wonder what would have happened if he swam out at 100 ft. Would he get the bends?
Re: Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 12:21 pm
by Stripermann2
summer storm wrote: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...
Re: Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:02 pm
by 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