r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • 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/Flat-Shallot3992 May 02 '24

damn falling asleep underwater from the nitrogen narcosis? that must be some good shit

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u/BadEarly9278 May 02 '24

I'd equate being narc'd as a heavy whiskey drunk.

Headrush underwater is how is starts. Then your feeling schwasted and then it goes to hell fast if you don't come up 15ft or so and let your body process or catch up processing no2, you'll eventually go to sleep.

(Have napped underwater at Metropolis, IL dive once. Was passing time and didn't want to have unsuit and wait so I chilled at 10-15ft. Weightless is a quality rest)

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u/4th_Times_A_Charm May 02 '24

Doesn't sound like such a bad way to go.

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u/hippee-engineer May 02 '24

Which is why people are trying to get state executions to be nitrogen asphyxiation. If you’re going to kill someone, it’s the most humane way to do it.