vladimir
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I successfully rescued a drowning and rapidly sinking diver when I was 19 or 20. She was conscious when I brought her to the surface (from maybe 20 feet) and suffered no ill effects except maybe a bruised ego. She later told me, "You were so cool, you talked to me the whole time you brought me to shore." I have to confess, I don't recall talking to her, so maybe I'm not that cool, but acting cool is almost as good, isn't it?
I think some people fall apart under pressure and some respond--if you know which camp you fall into it might inform your choice as to whether or not to get involved. Just from a selfish perspective, to this day it is one of the best moments of my life, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again, cameras or not. I have no rescue training beyond what we got in basic scuba back then.
I think some people fall apart under pressure and some respond--if you know which camp you fall into it might inform your choice as to whether or not to get involved. Just from a selfish perspective, to this day it is one of the best moments of my life, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again, cameras or not. I have no rescue training beyond what we got in basic scuba back then.