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Perhaps because it's in the context of a general interest item, and since he hasn't been found, there is actually no conclusive data to declare him dead. Especially in light of the unusual circumstance of his entry into Vortex, and his troubled times prior to his disappearance. The fact that he disappeared in a cave is secondary to the OP's point.Why is this in the basic section?
And why not in the advanced / cave diver section?
Or the RIP section?
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To the untrained that venture in,... any underwater cave is dangerous. I almost wound up a statistic there a few years agoThe article gives insight into Ben McDaniel's families anguish over the last year.
Interestingly it also gave some facts that I didnt know:
describes Vortex Spring as one of the most dangerous underwater caves in the world,.
That is interesting,... Why?said that a Vortex Spring employee unlocked the gate.
Interestingly it also gave some facts that I didnt know:
describes Vortex Spring as one of the most dangerous underwater caves in the world,
said that a Vortex Spring employee unlocked the gate.