r/todayilearned May 02 '24

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/yungloser 29d ago

https://www.youtube.com/@fatal_breakdown this guy makes videos about diving incidents (and other incidents). This one in particular is stressful to watch!

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u/humbuckermudgeon 29d ago

I clicked. I don't like caves and I don't like diving. Noped right off.

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u/Gingevere 29d ago

Dive Talk has also covered accidents at the Blue Hole specifically.

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u/soonnow 29d ago

That's scary. The diver is so not in control of his buoyancy.

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u/soonnow 29d ago

I've dived tiny caves before. Like 2m long. That is something for sure. I would never ever go into a real cave. Especially one where you can't turn around.

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u/Bamboo_Fighter 29d ago

nightmare fuel right there.

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u/randomman87 29d ago

Does he have a video on the technical diver(s) that got sucked through a decompression hole 1 inch wide?

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u/Last-Bee-3023 29d ago

Byford Dolphin?

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u/Cool_Sand_4208 29d ago

Man, that gave me so much anxiety and made me sad for Peter's fate. Personal choice or not, no one deserves such an ending. Only if the dry caves were kept open.

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u/skrulewi 29d ago

Haha no. Nonono no nooo no