Brett Hemphill lost in Phantom Springs, Texas

[DandyDon]

Florida cave diving pioneer feared dead during expedition in Texas

Brett Hemphill was known for his daring adventurism, his easygoing demeanor and helping to bridge the gap between scientists and cave divers.

www.tampabay.com

 

[clownfishsydney]

Accident waiting to happen going to those depths if what is in the article is correct.

 

[0utrageousfun]

There's an existing thread on this.

 

[tomfcrist]

There's an existing thread on this.

That one is in Passings. This is A&I. Different thread rules.

 

[DandyDon]

There's an existing thread on this.

I don't see one in this forum.

 

[wgw04024]

The article references the dive to be a 14 hour dive. Obviously one would be on a rebreather, but at that length of time, you can't possibly bring enough gas to recover from a rb failure, can you? If not, do they stage bottles all the way back?

 

[PfcAJ]

The article references the dive to be a 14 hour dive. Obviously one would be on a rebreather, but at that length of time, you can't possibly bring enough gas to recover from a rb failure, can you? If not, do they stage bottles all the way back?

You can stage enough gas. It’s been done many times and for much longer dives.

But it’s my understanding that the team was using bailout rebreathers.

 

[Manatee Diver]

Obviously one would be on a rebreather, but at that length of time, you can't possibly bring enough gas to recover from a rb failure, can you? If not, do they stage bottles all the way back?

Wet Mule started using dual CCR to get around BO limitations. Not sure if the KUR had adopted that yet.

Not that it sounds like BO was an issue, as he just disappeared.

 

[Seameadow]

Wet Mule started using dual CCR to get around BO limitations. Not sure if the KUR had adopted that yet.

Not that it sounds like BO was an issue, as he just disappeared.

Andy Pitkin and the team there are one of the teams pioneering the use of dual machines. Can't do these dives without it in any practical manner.

 

[Seameadow]

We finished recovering Brett from the cave this evening. Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way. When we have got all the information and analyzed it, we will issue a statement about the incident that will answer everyone's questions. Until then, please allow us some time to come to terms with his loss, as up until now we have been focused on the recovery. Thank you. Andy Pitkin

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