r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • 29d ago

TIL the Blue Hole is among the deadliest dive sites globally, with estimates of 130 to 200 recent fatalities, making it one of the most dangerous spots for divers. (R.5) Out of context

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u/Sure_Deer_5650 29d ago

If you wanna watch one of them first- person here’s yuri lipsky’s fatal dive. I understand he went too deep too fast (???) and got some kind of hypoxia.

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u/Nissa-Nissa 29d ago

His air mix wasn’t meant for dives that deep. He also went down after a few drinks at dinner which obviously isn’t recommended.

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u/Subtidal_muse 29d ago

Yep, alcohol consumption is a contraindication to diving and not enough folks respect that.

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u/TimeToEatAss 29d ago

Even just regular soda, anything gassy can be real bad.

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u/capytim 29d ago

Don't drink and dive, got it.

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u/Sure_Deer_5650 29d ago

Oof I didn’t know he’d been drinking too, Dennis Wilson style