Later on they also used him from time to time to recover bodies. At the time (early 80’s) “cave diving” was all the rage in northern FL.
People found out that there were networks of little underwater caves feeding the ponds… they lost quite a few recreational divers farting around in the caves.
He said you just cruise along looking for a personal item lying on the floor of the cave – then you look up. That’s where he’ll be floating, right up against the ceiling. He helped recover at least three or four people like that.
He’s also considered to be legally deaf due, according to him, from ear infections that resulted from diving in “nasty water.”
I can do without all that - that's all I know.
Absolutely...never forget to look 'up'.