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Rescue Diver Saves Crewman From Tug

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Fishtigua, Nov 27, 2013.

  1. Fishtigua, Nov 27, 2013
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    This is a terrible story of a Tug in Nigeria that capsized in heavy seas and sunk to 30m down. The ship's cook was found to be alive in an air pocket 2 days later. The rest of the 10 man crew was lost but Rescue Divers were sent in.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22888828

    But now video of the rescue has been released. These divers do a job that I think is incredeable. Just watch and listen.

    Jascon 4 Rescue- Divers thru water rescue - YouTube
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  3. Belle, Nov 27, 2013
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    Wow....sometimes rescue divers, Coast Guards, all those types are so amazing. Some situations people just get themselves into and then these guys come to save them. Sometimes small craft go out when they shouldn't, risk their lives, then the Coast Guard guys risk their lives for them. My pledge is next time I'm out not to take them for granted but just as I'm enjoying myself to think of how much more secure I feel because I know I can yell for help if I must.

    I also can't even at all imagine how it feels to do the job, much like a fireman into a house. I mean while they're doing it I'm sure the adrenalin pumps. But after on top of the physical exhaustion the pictures stuck in your mind that you live with. I couldn't do it. It would be nightmare city for me.

    And as to the survivor. Sure hope he gets all the help he needs to get through it. What a double hell to see your mates killed and to wait in your little cell thinking you're on your way out too.