also_anon_dc
Contributor
I saw this post on r/scuba and wanted to share it here. I think it may prompt an interesting discussion. The OP doesn't mention where this happened, just that it was not in the US.
The below post is quoted from u/powerfulbiteshark, source link here
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The below post is quoted from u/powerfulbiteshark, source link here
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This happened just last weekend. Went for my first lake dive with a new LDS. One of the other divers (older guy, apparently very experienced diver, top notch tech diving gear) was standing in shallow water chatting to the other divers and preparing his gear. Doesn't know that the lake generally slopes in gently, but right next to where he's standing, there's a steep 5 metre drop. He stumbles and falls into the drop - BCD is not inflated and mask etc not in place. He's carrying a ton of gear and he goes straight down. He thrashes around panicked and somehow doesn't get his reg in. By the time his buddies jump, he's already unconscious. They drag out his body, start CPR. Ambulance arrives, they give him adrenaline and try to restart his heart with a defibrillator - no luck. I have no idea why someone with hundreds of dives would be in the water without at least an inflated BCD. Apparently, just got complacent and didn't follow basic rules because he was experienced. The guy died right in front of me and I can't get the image out of my mind. Anyone seen anything similar? PS: PLEASE don't forget the basic rules even if you're very experienced.