Body Search & Recovery Operation In Swift Water

Body Search & Recovery Operation In Swift Water
This video is from the Point of View of the Public Safety Diver / Under Water Criminal Investigator.
Recently, our Public Safety Dive Team was asked to assist with the search for a missing persons in a local river in the mountains. Due to the environmental conditions of the river, a basic operation became an extensive one, utilizing our dive team for over 2 days. The current of the water, which averaged 2 knots to 5 knots made it difficult for our Public Safety Divers and Under Water Criminal Investigators to do a thorough search of the area. High lines were ran to stabilize the vessel so that operations could be ran from the boat vs off the shore. After a very extensive search, including the use of side scan sonar, the victim was not found. Approximately 2 weeks after the search, the victim was located over a mile away from the area that the victim was last seen in. Through the coordination of multiple Public Safety Organizations, all rescuers were safe. Public Safety Diving and Under Water Criminal Investigations is a specialized field of diving and takes many hours of training to master. Our Public Safety Divers are also Public Servants in our local communities including, Police, Fire, EMS, Rescue, and Military.
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[@darlineb426]

I can't even imagine the trauma of finding someone's body underwater 😮. God bless you all for what you do 👍🏾

[@jackgrant4795]

well Ma'am, I can't speak from the experience of a diver and finding a body, But, I can speak as a Professional Firefighter......... and unfortunately finding one in a structure fire. It haunts you. The victim was missed in the primary search. please keep in mind that the primary search is fast in nature, we're not only trying to extinguish the fire, but search for possible people inside at the same time. the conditions are terrible, and very violent, the smoke is unbelievable, visibility is near zero, you can't see your hand in front of your face. plus the temperatures, a couch gives off 500,000 BTU's, a recliner gives off 350,000. during the secondary search is when we found the victim, wedged between a wall and a bed. we immediately notified our IC( Incident commander) and Marked the location, we changed our air bottles( we were both out of air, because a 30 minute cylinder actually lasts between 12-15 minutes, and when that low pressure alarm goes off and it "dings" you have roughly 3-4 minutes of air, SOP is half the cylinder in, half the cylinder out, but we push that limit and at the Ding, we start skip breathing) and went back in, which is actually against NFPA regs, it's usually two bottles and you're in rehab re-hydrating and cooling off, my partner and I decided after getting the ok from the IC to go back in, and placed the victim in a body bag, and we both carried the victim out where we met the coroner. it was very sad, and is emotional, but being in emergency services, I can tell you that you have to shut that part of you off to do your job. This is why there are crisis counselors in emergency services now, even Priests and Pastors, and I am not ashamed that I have spoken to a few over my many years in the Fire Service, was even put on a leave of absence once because one call we had really messed with me and still haunts me to this day. I will say though, between Emergency services and Rescue Divers, we do it because regardless, the people deserve to be found and laid to rest and honored. I actually love being a Firefighter, I get to help people, one way or the other, and that's what it's really all about. any shift that we do our best, is a good shift.

[@Motoxlight]

Bumping or running into a body is one of my biggest fear while underwater.

[@lisaavery7431]

@@jackgrant4795 God bless YOU for what YOU do, as well!! It's a 'necessary evil,' I guess! We HAVE to have ppl that are able to shut their OWN minds OFF, just to bail the rest of us out when we do something stupid, or when something horrible happens! :( I've had EMT training & have been the first person to come upon an accident scene, or the first person with any training, to get there! It's automatic! I won't go into detail here, as it would be a NOVEL, but, at most of the scenes, taking charge, calming ppl down, dealing with the medical issues/emergencies professionally, while including bystanders, putting everyone at ease & even making the 'victim' laugh while I'm working on him (for lack of a better term!) has been my 'favorite' memory so far! Late night, car in median, upside down, fully engulfed in flames, 3 victims of whom had been dragged out of the car by 3 young, male bystanders! Most serious was a head wound (that's Louis & the one I was attending to!); Head bandaged; a passenger was sitting next to Louis, stated his collarbone was broken; He was holding Louis' hand; he collapsed sideways; the roads were solid ice, with sleet coming down; I got the passenger to sit back up & stay conscious, wrapped my coat around him & finished with Louis; Kept him conscious & talking; Ambulance FINALLY got there! I was able to tell the EMT right away that they better get a chopper in the air, because of the seriousness of this head wound! Thankfully, she didn't question it! Chopped was called! It landed right on the interstate! After an hour and a half of laying nearly prone, on the ice, no coat on, I helped load Louis for transport; they asked me to help get him over the guardrails, but I had to tell them that I couldn't because I couldn't feel my legs!lol. I had just worked 16 hours!lol. I got a letter from the ambulance service, but was never able to find out how Louis was & how his recovery went!

[@thekansasjayhawk3504]

Yeah, I don't know how they do what they do. Unparalleled heroic line of work. Hats off.

[@leadsolo2751]

Not something U want to think of, but someone has to do it so others hv closure :(

[@glennroberts3069]

As a retired Military Diver of 30 years, I understand those thoughts racing thru your mind now and in the future. This type diving sucks, but it must be done. Train hard, fight easy. God bless you all

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Very true Glenn Roberts. God Bless to you as well.

[@marlenemiragliotta2604]

Thank you for doing what you do..my friends body was just found yesterday after jumping off a bridge it was a 3 day search..God bless all of you..

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for the kind words Marlene Miragliotta. We are truly sorry to hear about your friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[@marlenemiragliotta2604]

@@LakeHickoryScuba Thank you !

[@johnharreld4875]

Very interesting to see the process for this work so thanks for sharing it. Also unbelievable how courteous and respectful you can be replying to idiots trying to troll. Well done! It makes it clear that you have worked in law enforcement.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello John, thank you for the kind words. I learned a long long time ago, that arguing with people was a lose lose situation. Especially over the internet.

[@mikecarter3606]

Wow man i just watched this whole video, the whole time I was just waiting on a body to pop up, kinda gave me the creeps...must take a special person to be able to do what you do..thank you for what you do..and plz be safe..God bless you and your team sir.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks Mike Carter for the kind words. Public Safety Diving is our forte, and something we take a lot of pride in. We do it, not because we enjoy it, but because we want to give back to our community. 75% of our employees are also Public Servants by trade, including Police, Fire, EMS, and Military. So every chance we get to give back, we do. God Bless to you and your family as well.

[@terryjon8128]

Most definitely it amazing you give families the chance to mourn there loved ones I couldn't do it your a better than I sir God bless

[@judderzm2252]

Watch the divers on the MV Thomas Aquinas reck be warned though you do see bodies quite a few !!!

[@thekansasjayhawk3504]

Imagine being this guy opposed to watching it. Unimaginable difference to say the least.

[@jameslookstwice]

Ask any diver or first responder, it's the children that you never forget. I still think of those children you see their pictures then their deceased faces(if any of it is left)that's what hurts,waking up in the middle of the night crying or the dreams you have about them.Im 47 now and I have a six year old I see their faces in him and I'm very over protective,I shouldn't be but I can't help it,I can't talk to anyone about it but I can tell complete strangers because you don't know me not a day goes by I don't think of them I always pray for them my life will never be like it once was but I hope I did something good in life and the families can have peace please protect your babies and put your faith in God and be a good person and help others Love to all from Tennessee Cherokee Nation

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello James Looks Twice, you are correct. And the nightmares haunt forever. Truth be told, I personally suffer from PTSD from recoveries that I have done, and most recently, the ones we did in November of 2020. We had a campground that flooded due to an unbelievable amount of rain fall, and we ended up pulling 31 people from the water. Here is a link to that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIemfX-emq2iaLc

[@jameslookstwice]

@@LakeHickoryScuba Oh no,gosh I'm so sorry to hear that thanks for messaging me I do feel people need to see these things to be aware.Life is so precious.Thanks again prayers to you and your team and to your family

[@Sarah.Riedel]

You don't really get an appreciation for just how fast that current is until you see bits of debris flying past

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Very true. We search in a lot of mountain streams and rivers, and its never easy.

[@brinamarie9525]

Wow I didn’t realize the length of time it took for these searches. It seems you have to be dedicated and determined to find what you’re looking for.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

One thing is for sure, we are very dedicated to our service to the community.

[@jaynekittycat9252]

You do such great work, even risking your own life. Very dangerous Job you do. God bless to you Divers. ❤

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for the kind words Jayne kittycat.

[@roypatterson9910]

You should have called Edd Sorenson, that man is incredible, he does amazing work and he takes very special care to make sure that the victims bodies are recovered in the best condition possible.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Roy Patterson, Edd is definitely a Legend.

[@samanthaanderson8524]

I believe if we were all to strive to be like Ed Sorensen the world will be a better place

[@patticasci48]

a long time ago, a friend of ours was swimming and diving in the yuba river. he came up once to cry for help, then disappeared. it took days for them to block off the waterfall to find him. i know how grateful the family was to get his body back..

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Patricia Casci, thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Hopefully, you can find peace. Sometimes environmental conditions can make it difficult for a recovery operation. As in this video, the current compound the matter.

[@patticasci48]

@@LakeHickoryScuba thank you- the sadder thing is that many people have lost their lives in that same spot on the east yuba river. i think it’s called emerald pools. i just read of another young man using the natural water slides- the water is cold and current fast. they jump in and get sucked down and held by current. it’s such a waste and loss. i think there are signs posted too. 😢

[@prettyscribbles18]

Praying for Naya so bad right now :((((

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello prettyscribbles18, I believe the local jurisdiction has just located her. Definitely, a sad situation. Prayers to her family.

[@CurtisAClark]

Thanks for sharing. Between y'all and one other dive team, I'm hooked on these videos. Thank you for doing a job that is often grizzly and bring an end to a families nightmare.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Curtis Clark, thanks for watching our video. We are glad that you find them helpful.

[@CJones0327]

This video came across my screen and I really couldn't watch it cause I can't handle stuff like this but my wife does and more. Her brother in law was the vice president & he was a certified rescue diver & head EMT Intermediate/Her sister (his wife) was the secretary/Her Dad was the lead mechanic over the vehicles & All as well as transporting victims/Her Mom was over contacts and such and my wife was a EMT going for her Intermediate so she could become a paramedic (This was in our Local Community Rescue Squad and many times they have dragged and dived for drowning victims and it wasn't anything nice to see so people like you folks are more like heroes to me for what all you see/go through and put yourselves in. Sorry I had to tell a story before telling about how I feel. 👏👏

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for the kind words Terry Jones, and we appreciate your family's service to their community as well.

[@Brace67]

Fascinating study of rocks under murky water.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Glad you liked the video Brace67.

[@debbiehuff137]

New subscriber ❤your channel. Bless you guys❤

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for subscribing @debbiehuff137.

[@Mikesworld777]

I called my sheriffs department today because we don’t have a dive team. I’m very interested in doing this kind of work

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

We can definitely train you in Public Safety Diving hotweld5064.

[@Mikesworld777]

@@LakeHickoryScuba that sounds great but I'm in Hernando county FL. Where are yall located? Also no public safety background, I've worked natural gas and ammonia leaks and emergencies for 10 years, had hazmat and scba certification was constantly in overhead and in entanglement hazard areas. I don't have the first responder background but I can learn the equivalent or more than my peers if needed I've been a bit of a gypsy and don't do things in the customary fashion but doesn't mean I can't be as good or better than anyone else. I also look ahead and see edd is getting older and someone will need to help fill his place when it's time. I'm 20 min from a few caves and it would be nice to help if needed. Thank you for your time and your service

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Mikael, we are located in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Currently through SSI, you do not have to have a Public Safety background. We can register you for the Public Safety Program, if you have the pre-requisite certifications, and your course will span 4-5 days. We have several Air BnB's here in the area, and several hotels as well.

[@ratimaat9397]

So hard to watch, thanks to the men and women who sacrifice their lives to do this type of work, God sits high and looks low

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Ra'Ti Maat, thank your for the kind words.

[@lorettastephens7945]

God bless you!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you Loretta Stephens. God Bless you as well.

[@christinebabington6139]

God bless these people for what they do

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you Christine Babington.

[@rubbvigo39]

Love you my dear friend :) Jose

[@sharonmeans5860]

May God protect and watch over you as you do this recovery. In Jesus name we pray Amen 🙏

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you Sharon Means.

[@jackgrant4795]

Great job to you and your team!!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks Jack Grant.

[@kathysiebert6654]

If only they could drain the MISSISSIPPI River, what they'd find would put us all in SHOCK!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

I've said that for years about our local lake Kathy Siebert. There will always be surprise when we find items underwater.

[@raybrintnall3368]

Nice work gentlemen.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

thanks Ray Brintall, glad you liked the video.

[@karenwise4696]

Love. Your. Channel. Awesome

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you Karen Wise.

[@janicestewart-edge9182]

MY DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER.. PLEASE WRAP YOUR LOVING ARMS AROUND ALL OF THOSE IN UNIFORMS, BOTH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN. GIVE THEM THE ABILITY TO DO THE JOBS THEY ARE TRAINED TO DO. PLEASE KEEP THEM SAFE, SO THEY ALL CAN COME HOME TO THE ONES THEY LOVE. IN JESUS’ PRECIOUS NAME I PRAY. AMEN 🙏

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello JANIC STEWART-EDGE, thank you for the prayers, it means a lot to us.

[@KahalealiiTedIshikawa]

Can you find my sunglasses? It's somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Mahalo.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

I will be happy to quote you a price to go and search for them. We never charge for the recovery, only the search itself. In the event we locate your glasses we will recover them for free. Let me know if we can help.

[@erikgolden3242]

LakeHickoryScuba just out of curiosity who pays you to search?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Erik Golden, In a situation like this one, I am contracted through several Public Safety Departments, one being the Fire Department, which I am a member of, and another being our local Sheriff's Office, for which I am a former Deputy Sheriff. I work through a mutual aid agreement for other Law Enforcement and Fire Departments when needed. Mostly this type of work is on volunteer basis. As far as doing normal salvage work or search and recovery for lost items, the individual who lost the item will pay us for the search.

[@erikgolden3242]

LakeHickoryScuba So you would need a team of about how many people?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Erik Golden, on this particular search we had two divers in the water, with a tender per diver, and two divers on land as safety. Ideally, a team needs 6 to 8 divers. Unfortunately, volunteer teams don't have that luxury, even if they did, there is no guarantee all members can respond.

[@idraculaa]

Amazing that they can see under there, I would think a flash light attached to their suit or head gear may improve this.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Jessie D, we most definitely agree with you. Most of our helmets and full face mask are equipped with lights.

[@NoName-sv7pp]

Okay, I bet I've got a question you haven't heard yet. How would this process have looked different in the 1950s? I don't need all the tiny details or anything but I'm a writer and have been desperate for some info on the basics of how lake dragging and underwater body recovery worked back then.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Great question No Name 52. Unfortunately, I was not around back then to be able to give you a thorough answer. I will however, leave you with this. Go check out all the old SeaHunt episodes, and I'm sure Mr. Mike Nelson can divulge in how he would have done it. Here is season one for your viewing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKKmeniobaZ5ndU

[@NoName-sv7pp]

@@LakeHickoryScuba Wow, this is fascinating. AND it's the perfect time period I'm looking for, almost to the year. Thank you greatly for your response, this should really help. And keep up the good work. 👉

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You are very welcome.

[@brendamorgan1892]

Don't seem to sound Gorry, Morbid but Did I miss the retrieval of the Body Was this a real footage or an educational video if so either way fab video fab footage liked they allowed the sound of the water, Air be heard and not put Dramatic Music over the Authenticness Thanks for sharing

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Brenda Morgan, you definitely didn't miss it. We will never put a victim on camera, especially here on KZbin. This is out of respect for the victim's family.

[@NymNym-hs9lh]

People also don’t realize how murky it is and how important time and a good set up and lights are. Mark are you looked. Towing that rope because of the ride is tiring and ya gotta keep switching arms.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Visibility can definitely be an issue at times.

[@dairyfarmer9307]

Are you a heroes to family. Finding love one in water

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks dairy farmer.

[@callsign_squirrel475]

It said they are searching for a body not that they found one

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Out of respect for the families, we will not be showing any victims in our videos.

[@kathysiebert6654]

Sooo, if they didn't find this victim, WHY are we watching this?That's 30 mins of my life I can't get back!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Kathy Siebert, thank you for watching the entire 30 minutes, and sorry you were unsatisfied for not seeing the victim on camera. Out of respect for the victims family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show some one who has passed on camera. The purpose of this video was to show a real time operation of how we conduct body search and recovery in moving waters.

[@scubabob9245]

what kind of gloves are you using?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Si-Tech Glove Loc System.

[@e.l.2734]

Wow. This does not seem fun to do at all, and on top of everything, the current is so fast, and visibility sucks. Thanks for your amazing work.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello E. L., to be honest, Public Safety Diving is not fun for me. The Salvage work that we do it fun and exciting, but not the Public Safety Diving. There is really two reasons that we do it here in our area. First and foremost, we enjoy helping others and bringing peace to grieving families. The other sounds prideful, but we truly have limited resources here in our area, and since we have the Knowledge, Skills, Equipment, and Experience to do it, we have decided to give back to our community by using our talents to help others.

[@e.l.2734]

@@LakeHickoryScuba you really do put the good grace of God to good use through your efforts, man. May He keep you safe so you can continue comforting those families.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello E. L., though our channel is strictly a scuba related channel, not a religious based channel, I’ve never hid the fact that I am a Christian. And as a Christian, I confess openly that I am a sinner. By the grace of God not only am I forgiven, but I am blessed enough to forgive others and to give all that I have to help others in need. Thank you again, and God Bless to you and yours.

[@e.l.2734]

@@LakeHickoryScuba Amen and the same to you, friend.

[@dawnajamison430]

I kept going back to that scene. I thought for sure it is a 🦵 leg/ 🦶 foot

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Dawna Jamison, I can assure you it wasn't. Also, out of respect for victim's families, we will never show a victim on screen.

[@sanderslongdrive]

Is the 'recovery' in episode 2?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Ivan Sanders, out of respect for the victims and their families, we will never show a drowning victim on camera.

[@Josephsvideoalbum]

Just got a chance to take a look at this, where you guys doing zigzags, grids or radials?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

On this particular search, we were searching a back and forth the channel, and were being controlled by the personnel on the boat. The tenders would simply let out line as needed, and the boat was being controlled by a high line. It would get pulled across the channel as we swept side to side. Then the tenders would let a said amount of line out, and the boat would be pulled back across, allowing us to sweep in the opposite direction.

[@Josephsvideoalbum]

@@LakeHickoryScuba nice, thanks for your answer.

[@itsyaboimat2393]

Brian would force fins be good to use as a new PSD ?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

The Force Fins should work just fine. I prefer a much shorter fin for PSD work, which the Force Fins tend to be short. As long as they provide enough propulsion for you, I would say yes, they will be just fine.

[@josebuencamino]

Are those the Mares Power Plana fins? Am looking for more rugged fins for work yet lighter for travel, they seem more suitable than jetfins

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Yes, I am using the Mares Power Plana Fins in this video. For Public Safety Diving and Salvage Diving, they work great. They are actually short enough for me to safely walk in them (I should clarify the word ME, I don't encourage anyone to try walking while wearing fins). They are extremely rugged and durable. As far as traveling, at least by airplane, just one of the fins come in at 3 pounds, and that is without a buckle strap, bungee strap, or spring strap system. They are really kind of on the heavy side.

[@josebuencamino]

Thanks for the short review! Will definitely take those into consideration

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome

[@Koakoa45]

so did not find anyone?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Satori, on this particular dive the victim was not located. He was discovered several days later down stream. This video was produced to show how an operation is conducted here in our area. Out of respect for the victim's family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show a deceased victim on camera.

[@badeugenecops4741]

Didn't ses any body recovery. Saw body locating, and planning for recovery.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Bad Eugene Cops, you would be correct. Out of respect for victims families and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never upload content with the deceased victims on camera.

[@jackgrant4795]

a mile away, wow.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

The power of water.

[@ginagordy6290]

That's right here would have to be shocking one word for I couldn't imagine I know to take a minute to shake what you see when you go underwater I appreciate if y'all could do more talking on here as y'all get your sleep song and I'll

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Gina Gordy, this was an older video. If you watch some of our newer videos, we have plenty of talking points with them.

[@andrewdaly9503]

For the impatient the body of the baby girl is at the 15:56 min mark.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Andrew Daly, out of respect for the victims friends and family, Lake Hickory Scuba would never show a victim on screen. This video was to show how we search in a team scenario, during an operation.

[@Richard1976]

At 24.48 someones leg?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That would be the top of a branch Richard van Tricht

[@Richard1976]

LakeHickoryScuba its perhaps better i dont do search and rescue then 🤭😜

[@jayveecee1]

I thought it was a leg too..

[@ariw9405]

I don’t know how they do this. Just watching on video I lose all sense or orientation let alone under water. Divers are super human

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Ari W, we constantly train to keep our skills in tip top shape.

[@jarrodbrown6546]

How does one join this line of work?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Typically, you will need to be part of a Fire Department or some type of Law Enforcement Agency. Unless of course, you start a private team. Then you will need contracts to operate for pay.

[@jjthor407]

This is a job I wouldn't do for A MILLION DOLLAR'S . So glad they didn't find some lost soul while I was watching .

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello jj thor, this video was produced to show the actual operation itself. Out of respect for the victim's family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show a deceased victim on camera.

[@Xxxxxx19-p1c]

The suspense is killing me. And why is he passing up all that gold?!?!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Pickles, sorry to hear that our video is causing issues for you. Nevertheless, we appreciate you watching it and sharing your thoughts with us.

[@mosikirisephiri5156]

Maybe there's something else in the river

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Mosikiri Sephiri, thankfully, all we have here locally are your basic freshwater species.

[@carlosliceaga7086]

Its a hard dirty job.. but we do it

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That is the truth Carlos Liceaga.

[@lezliesummers4192]

Not sure what i am watching. No one telling the story. Never saw a deceased person recovered. ?????

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Lezlie Summers, sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Out of respect for the family of victims, we will never put a deceased person on KZbin. Hopefully, our newer videos are better.

[@bhamptonkc7]

fast is when holding on is not an option

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That sounds like it is fast.

[@bhamptonkc7]

a real dive team probably would not do it. if you hold on the water starts ripping gear off, it is possible to hide from the currant. my experience diving Puget sound makes it possible. there is a point where you have no control and it is just to dangerous, we call and the dams up river close down for awhile.

[@Mahavegan]

Angels :)

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for the kind words Mahavegan.

[@Mahavegan]

@@LakeHickoryScuba ❤️

[@kathysiebert6654]

I swear he passed over at least 2 dozen skulls

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Very possible Kathy Siebert.

[@rocketqueen7355]

Visibility less than meter

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello rocket queen, we usually have less than this.

[@backpages1]

Could someone tell me what they see at 24:47? Set vid speed at .25, it happens fast.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Paul W , that would be a limb off of a branch from a fallen tree.

[@backpages1]

Thanks! For a minute there it looked like the calf and foot of a body.....

[@sweetnesslight5656]

Why did you look back at it?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Confirmation

[@sweetnesslight5656]

@@LakeHickoryScuba confirmation that it wasn't the monster from the blue lagoon! 😅. Too scary down there for me ..., what strange things have you seen?

[@dolph3711]

At 24:46 looks like a leg it’s a bit of wood I think.ps hope so anyway.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Ryan Stuart, this victim was found several days later. Out of respect for the victim's family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show a deceased victim on camera.

[@dolph3711]

@@LakeHickoryScuba yeah I know I just wanted to give other people are scared scared me for a split second lol.But you do great work love from London UK

[@judderzm2252]

I think they have found something

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello judderz m, due to the nature of these dives and out of respect for the victims families, we will never show a victim on camera.

[@judderzm2252]

@@LakeHickoryScuba totally respect that I looked at the MV Thomas Aquinas video what you all do is truly amazing bringing peace and closure to the victims family's 🤛

[@shailzdumont5219]

I really don’t know how these people aren’t scared of getting eaten by some gator or some unknown creature! It just fucks me uppppp

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Shailz Dumont, thankfully, there are no gators here in our local area.

[@alexcaruso8766]

All I saw was a piss-yellow filter.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Alex Caruso, sorry to hear that you did not like the video. Out of respect of the victim's family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show a deceased victim on camera.

[@qt6137]

@24:47 that was a leg!!!!!!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Quiana Turner, I can assure you, there were no body parts in this video. Our of the respect for the family, we will never show any deceased on camera.

[@qt6137]

Oh good!!!

[@alburnett75]

I saw that too

[@andyneal8271]

Lets waste 10 mins of dive time by wearing a full face mask above water & then not doing a basic buddy check before the dive. Basic basic diving.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you for the concern. We do believe safety is the most important part. That is why we use Surface Air Valves on all of our Full Face Mask while at the surface, so that we do not waste our air supply while gearing up. On dives like this, RECOVERY not RESCUE, gear checks are done 3 different times, since time is not an issue. Once while setting up, once as we are gearing up, and lastly once again by our tenders just prior to descending. Also as you can see in the video, we will adjust any and all equipment if needed in the water. This was our third dive of the day, and had already done our safety checks prior to starting the camera. There are a lot of things the camera itself doesn't see behind the scenes. Once again, Thank You for your concern for our team members.

[@viburnumwillow4669]

You roasted him like a Thanksgiving turkey, nice video though.

[@andyneal8271]

Yes i guess like not seeing the surface air supply. Witch is why the comment was made your breathing from the tanks on your back. Not from SAS. Also normally with SAS you have coms as well. Standard Rescue/Recovery diving practice for Police Rescue for the UK.As is Video Recording for any coroners court if a body is found.

[@viburnumwillow4669]

Andy Neal Chill man, they might breath with SAS at the surface, you probably just cant see it in the video. Besides you can her when tank air is being supplied versus when there breathing vented, or through a SAS. Also this isn't in the UK, so standards are probably different, they may not need a communications system for a report they may just type one, or something. Like they said there checks were probably done before the camera was turned on, most times when things are being filmed, just for time saving purposes, they won't turn there cameras on. Also I don't want to be mean, but I actually had a little trouble reading your comment. You need to have better grammar, capitalization, spelling, and punctuation. Just saying. Not trying to be mean. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Andy Neal Not sure where the confusion is coming from, but we are not using Surface Supplied Air, we are breathing from our tanks. However, we are utilizing SURFACE AIR VALVES that allow us to breathe normal atmospheric air while at the surface, and conserve the air in our tanks. A simple turn of the valve shuts the valve and tank air is transferred into the mask. Just prior to us descending, you can here us shut our valves and you will here the air flow into the mask. Thank you for all your comments.

[@TaliWhoo]

Click bait 🙄

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Talia Fuentes, sorry to hear that you didn’t like our video, nevertheless, we appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts with us. Out of respect for the victim’s family and friends, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show a deceased person on camera.

[@deniseback2130]

At 24:50 that looks like a foot

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Denise Back, we have got several comments very simiular. Due to respect of victim's families, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show any deceased victims on KZbin.

[@deniseback2130]

Lakehickoryscuba yes always respect the family first mu love and respect to you

[@lyndalesperance6853]

Awful!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Lynda Lesperance, sorry to hear that you did not like out video. Nevertheless, we appreciate you watching it and sharing your thoughts with us.

[@chloecoconut2421]

THEY DIDENT EVEN FIND A BODY! Never trust titles!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank You for watching our video and commenting. This video is meant for educational purposes only, and in the event a body is found, out of respect for the family involved, and due to KZbin restrictions, none of our videos will ever show a deceased person.

[@shonamagouyrksaffold4109]

@Dark Heart agreed

[@Tjmacs7552]

Not a good way to start a video! Putting on gear and not asying what they are searching for! These people don't know how to make a video! Good grief!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Trina Smith, sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Nevertheless, thank you for watching it and sharing your thoughts with us.

[@jameshustis6389]

Click bait!!!!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello James Hustis, sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Nevertheless, thank you for watching and commenting. Out of respect for the victim’s family, Lake Hickory Scuba will never show any victims on camera.

[@margaretirwin7181]

Boring

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Margaret Irwin, sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Nevertheless, thank you for watching it and commenting on it, it means the world to us.