Brilliant piece, too long to excerpt needs to be read in full,surprise ending but really great story.thanks.This is not related to the Thailand situation, other than it’s cave diving, but if you’re interested in deep/cave diving, it’s a fascinating story. I saw the documentary & it really “grabbed” me - tragic, strangely mystical in some ways. It’s the story of Dave Shaw & Bushman’s Hole.
I have done some caving & I’m moderately claustrophobic & have a fear of heights (encounter both situations in caves) - it was a real challenge for me mentally and I’m grateful I was able to overcome the fear & handle it - I’m a better person for dealing with those fears. I don’t swim due to severe ear issues starting at 2 & lasting through my teens & just never learned. I cannot fathom diving in a cave - just does not “compute” in my mind so the guys/gals that do it are something else and I have the greatest respect for them, in particular those like Shaw who try to help others & the Navy Seals.
Here are some links on the Dave Shaw/Bushman’s Hole story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dst2sZm6uY
https://www.outsideonline.com/1922711/raising-dead
For a REALLY scary caving story, read:
http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Ted_the_Caver
LONG read but good!
We used to free dive back to caves as kids. Nearly died a number of times since the dive was around 75 feet back.
Brilliant piece, too long to excerpt needs to be read in full,surprise ending but really great story.thanks.Not related to cave diving but mine rescue...and great Americans.. Homer Hickam
http://homerhickam.com/about-homer/