Edd Sorenson - Dominican Republic Cave Body Recovery | Speaking Sidemount #29

[@YouTube_user3333]

Absolute legend Heroes don’t wear capes, they wear side mounted tanks.

[@Rando_Shyte]

Agree but also 😂

[@peterguirguess853]

He looks so tall. Hard to believe that Ed is only 5'6"

[@gabekoehler]

We should set up a foundation that funds these missions. 🤔

[@Dharmarenee]

Oh someone did he donated the money to the organization that certifies cave rescuers the IUCR or something like that so money would be available to others if they need plane tickets or equipment to get to or complete a rescue. Awesome guy.

[@noahrivera2092]

Absolutely agree 🙏🏻💯

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

How about you just give your money first.. it's always easy.to.tell other people what to.do with their money

[@Sidraughen]

Edd never wants money. He does it on his own bucks because it it always dangerous and it's his decision to do it. I'm sure he does doesn't want to waste the deceased's family money in case he dies and is not able to do it.

[@sjk7467]

@@petergianakopoulos4926 well for me personally I’m broke. People shouldn’t have to put up their own money, often more than the combined sum of all their assets esp during this time period with the pandemic, just to suggest something that would be good. That’s crazy. There’s nothing wrong with suggesting something that would be good if you can’t personally afford to fund it. I would be more than happy for my tax dollars to fund this.

[@JangersTheDog]

I'm not even a diver, I have just been captivated by these diving videos and how strong the community of diving is around the world. Edd is one of those names in diving that is LEGENDARY. I have the utmost respect for Edd and the IUCRR. Edd just seems like a normal guy that enjoys diving, but he is capable and willing to rescue/recover victims. Edd, if you ever see this, you are a HERO.

[@robertmize2333]

Folks who do things like this for other human beings are special people👍🏼

[@lizc6393]

This is not my world, not in any way, but I want to say thank you to Ed for what he does. This is what charity means, as a word, I feel very grateful that people like him exist.

[@grouchyguitarguy6200]

Such a humble guy given his huge brass balls. Respect in full!

[@genehobbs1825]

Great interview with Edd. He has done WAY more than his fair share of recoveries

[@bul166]

What an amazing interview. Truly a heroic guy. Doing this voluntarily, for the families comfort/healing. Phenomenal. More people should know who this man is.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

They broke the mold with this guy. Thank you Ed from the bottom of my heart.

[@pattywieder3268]

I have watched every video with Edd I can find. I've heard the story of this recovery before but I will never get tired of him talking about what he does. I admire him so much, a TRUE hero!!

[@Rando_Shyte]

Edd probably wont read this, but my god he has my utmost respect. A real life hero, it's inspiring.

[@justinfletcher8363]

I've only known about Edd and Mike for a few months and ive watched everything i can find on they're training and accomplishments and I can't even begin to explain the amount of admiration I have for people like then. And then to have someone post that it's for gain is sickening.

[@OverHand]

same

[@leroyfox753]

What do you mean for gain?

[@freedomfighter6838]

@@leroyfox753 lol same question for this dude - hate people who end their comments witha virtue signal

[@cfG21]

Excuse the ignorance but mike whoe?

[@goos6005]

@@freedomfighter6838I think they were talking about 13:40

[@phil1606]

wow, good interview! dude has 2 different harnesses for wrangling soggy bodies and bags to keep the extra bits flying off while he risks his life to recover them. What great kindness he brings with such concern, what a solid guy

[@sidemountpros]

Thanks, and yes Edd is an amazing guy.

[@sn3akydna314]

He died doing this rip

[@toscadonna]

@@sn3akydna314 Edd died? When?

[@Phoenixhunter157]

@@sn3akydna314 no he didn’t. Stfu

[@robreesor5011]

@@sn3akydna314 stop being a troll man you fail at real life...move out of mommies basement and get a life.

[@Indioholix]

Respect for cave divers but even more respect for Edd and many more like him that have to go in and find other divers... Much respect

[@Yggdrasil42]

I can't imagine doing the work Edd does. Much respect.

[@rosemarymancera9784]

Mr. Sorenson, Thank you, you are an extremely special person!!! God Bless you.

[@tterrag1987]

This guy downplays his level of courage so hard, that I admire him greatly. The truth is he is at risk no matter how well planned. The man cares about getting people home. How do we know he cares? Not because he talks all day on Twitter, but because he acts his values. If we could have a few more people like this it would be great.

[@NopeJustMe]

Just came from Dive Talk just to hear this story. There are not enough adjectives to describe Edd’s level awesome!

[@sidemountpros]

Yes super cool, Edd is a great guy, and what he does re Cave recovery/rescues is amazing and very unique. I did this interview a couple of years ago not long after the event but have never had so many views since Dive Talk revisited it with Edd :)! If you are interested, I've got plenty on the Thai Cave rescue too both on this channel and four separate interviews including Richard Harris on the Speaking Sidemount podcast.

[@NopeJustMe]

@@sidemountpros thank you for the 411! Just subbed and well check out your other interviews!

[@armandojuan64]

After watching this video and knowing that Edd and Mike had to pay for their own things , my respect for these two guys went up another notch .

[@ALEX-xd7ko]

Man . Ive stumbled upon Edd through his story's and i feel an enormous amount of respect for this man. I could never imagine caving much less under water and pulling a body . This man is a modern day superhero.

[@reegorise941]

Edd is really a gift of god for all divers I have my own way of Calling him Edd Hope Salute you edd from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@snap4433221]

I'm not a sidemount diver but this was an epic podcast. Kudos to Edd for doing what he is doing and Mike to be willing to participate in helping. You guys are heroes!

[@DanielleBalasty]

Ed, you are a true blue blood hero!!! I've been following your rescues and recoveries for a while now and I'm thinking very hard about getting in to rescue diving. I go to Florida a good bit and one of these days I'm coming to meet you in person! Much love to you and I pray Hashem keeps his arms around you for many more years to come! Bless you, Ed! We need more people like you on this Earth!

[@alanstevens949]

I live in the DR and have dived that cave a number of times. Nice Cave! Please please please get training and equipment.

[@DanielleBalasty]

You are completely beyond reproach! Nothing but praise for you, Ed!!!!

[@shawnskiver1341]

Many thanks Edd. Loads of respect for you and others like you.

[@MikeH44]

Every expense out of his own pocket.. guy gets a go fund me for his efforts and donates it. This guy is the straight text book definition of hero!!! If only I had half the balls

[@stompkiller6370]

Man this guy i find out 2 weeks ago and for me he is a legend much respect for him true professional.

[@oioionionone]

I could listen to Edd speak forever, makes you realise how little youre capable of

[@awkwardautistic]

My grandma started scuba diving when I was a kid. She went all over the world, from Australia to Honduras to the US etc. I remember her coming to my school and doing a slide show of her pictures and talking to the class! It was so cool lol. Diving isn't for me as much as I'd love to...I know my limitations lol. I would panic and it would be all bad. So I live vicariously through these amazing divers!

[@benjaminhawkins1129]

"People complaning that we were doing product placements" ... This just shows the enormous delta in character between people who hide behind the internet, anonymously, and criticize others. Not only that but criticize people who are doing things they would NEVER do or be able to do in about a billion light years. Edd is a champ. People like him are champs. Can you IMAGINE doing what they do for people, for free? I'm not that sweet. I would take all the financial and non-financial support I could muster to mitigate my own difficulties in getting to a remote location halfway across the world to help complete strangers... or uh... their bodies. What the heck. Would I want compensation? Yup. Darn right. Would I gouge people? Nope. Not a chance. Would I accept gratuities, and funnel money to the families affected? Yes indeed. Would I accept product revenue from affiliate marketing? Damn right. Anyone sizing up this fellow, and people like him... are focused on their own sense of self-loathing, not Edd's personal sense of character, and committment to his own core values. But you know what? That's the internet for you. And people wonder why MORE people don't 'do the right thing'? Because people want to crush them into oblivion for it. That's a big reason. :|

[@juliabures204]

I could listen to edd for HOURS, I honestly don’t know how there aren’t more videos of Edd. Ughh If only he had an audiobook….. I love everything about him , the stories he has, all the natural talent + mental toughness just makes him amazing, and I love his voice it is so soothing to me.🥲

[@Robmancan1987]

He can stay calm in really stressful situations and that helps bring him home.

[@mp194801]

WOW!!! He doesn't get paid, he pays for everything to get to a rescue - he definitely has GOD watching over him - that's very humbling that such a person would do that from the bottom of his heart - that's just amazing, he must have a very, very understanding wife, because those rescues must cost him an awful lot of money for flights, equipment, and time input. GOD BLESS you ED - your very humble and amazing and to listen to, how you're able to recall some of the most difficult rescues and how you retrieve them whether they are dead or alive is rewarding in itself. Also, Ed you and your family can't live on nothing if there is a "GO FUND ME" page it's ok to accept these donations as long as you don't think of them as a wage you're be ok because it can get out of hand and a expectation things can go south. Just saying. GOD Bless you and keep you safe wherever you go. Amen and Amen!!!

[@norml.hugh-mann]

Mad respect for anyone who utilizes their exceptional skills and abilities to actually help people instead of just for their own benefit. Then to take it a a step further and risk your own life for others goes beyond the norm. Most important and the true mark of am expert is the painstaking process of doing every little detail perfectly so as to not become another victim and another problem for another expert to risk their lives for. Controlling ones own emotions to ensure professionalism over panic is the most difficult part of these rescues. How do you do that? Training and proactice and training and practice and trainind and practice so that muscle memory develops and orders of operations and use of checkists are drilled into your routine combined with constant reevaluations of past events and knowing as much about everything involved as possible.

[@jm484]

The devil image -lose it please for yourself

[@richardpowell7530]

I'm not a diver never have just followed up after watching Mr Ballwin. I comend you. For your commitment to the recovery effort I'm a very very good judge of people Any one who made a statement That you profit From a recovery. I'm at a loss of words for them For you I have many honorable man is. The one I feel fits you

[@daze.d5462]

Dive talk brought me here. Thanks Woody and Gus for introducing Edd and Mike.

[@whitebeardskydaddy6756]

Ed Sorenson and Mike Young exude honor and decency and humility. Just by the videos I've watched of them, I would trust them with my life. I'll go ahead and get a little peeved at whoever criticized them. The accusation was untrue, but like you said, big whoop if they had plugged their gear.

[@dianebays5484]

If im ever in trouble, i want Ed coming for me. What a man! Im talking a rescue situation, not recovery. This man is absolutely something else. In a league of his own.

[@wallybrown9509]

Salute to Edd and doing a service for his fellow man for no compensation.

[@fredvalencia2205]

Dont you think that the families of the dead divers he recovers should at least help Ed out with a plane ticket or the hotel room.

[@donnakawana]

@@fredvalencia2205 Fred they do he refuses the offer as he's a man of his word.. not a man getting rich off other's pain .. I think he just saw a family in need an he was the 1st to really help just because it's the right thing to!!!

[@DanielleBalasty]

yes! Now, i want your critique of the last and second to last dives of David Shaw

[@craigt4467]

Edd My heart felt thank you for you recognizing your talent your gifts And using them to really make a difference. You truly and sincerely are one in 7.2 billion Humans on earth 🌍 a legend in your own life time This video is 10 stars out of 5 stars i’m going to share it with my family and friends I think everyone should do the same ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✌️👍😇 Best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig

[@DiverRedSully]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you very much. And good job Ed and Mike

[@mkraz8352]

I would love to meet Edd. Not in a cave but maybe just to pay his dinner bill and thank him for all he has done….

[@Galvaxatron]

Edd Sorenson is literally one of a kind. The absolute peak practitioner of one of the most technical fields of work ever devised by mankind.

[@ryany4326]

They don’t even cover airfare and lodging? What a shame. At the minimum they should be covering that, at the maximum they should be doing all that and making a donation to a charity in your honor.

[@falcor200]

This guy is literally risking his life, his livelyhood for his family everything for free, it's wild. Just to help a stranger get closure.

[@jhtsurvival]

Who is they?

[@grievouserror]

@@jhtsurvival It's not really specified, but maybe "they" refers to the party or parties who call and request the assistance of Edd and the IUCRR? That would be my guess, but it *is* just a guess.

[@rosekay5031]

Just fascinating information. Thanks for the interview.

[@gregleroy6123]

That was a great interview. And it’s bullshit like you said those guys should be paid. If it were my loved one they would be taken Care of

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

From what I hear, Edd is a kind ofba wealthy guy, so he probably doesn't need it, but he definitely should set up a nonprofit, and each person resued should help pay for the next person rescued, along with others who want to donate.

[@Johnson11c]

Edd is an angel of the lord!

[@rvnb1027]

Not only is this work amazing he is risking his own life. So what idiot would be against him getting something out of it? I would be more then happy pay a lot of money to have a loved one recovered. There is nothing in the slightest wrong with that.

[@marissaroloff5780]

Ed sorenson is really an inspiration to people he genuinely just wants to help people, he’s so humble when he speaks about these amazing things he’s done. Ed is definitely someone to look up to

[@Adarkane325xi]

I prefer to remain on dry land - where I can’t drown in a nightmare scenario. Edd Sorenson is amazing.

[@rolfpfenninger9785]

Edd is my new idol! Never in my life i saw a more respectable person, unbelievable what he’s doing for no gain but get accused for advertisement he never did😮😢 wadda sad world!

[@loriestrada4757]

You are a such a hero in a every aspect of the word. Be safe my friend

[@armandojuan64]

How are you not gonna love and respect human beings like Edd and Mike ?

[@Colin_Robinson_EV]

This man has 4 rescues in 1 year... He's definitely a hero. 🤜🤛

[@fahhcue]

“A lot of the things I teach your not going to find in a book, because I teach for real life!” Best statement ever!! 🙌🏼🎯 If not for this man, there would be countless people still stuck in the very same place that they lost their lives at. Along with many families that would’ve never gotten the closure that they desperately would’ve needed. Mans doing gods work!! 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@Rando_Shyte]

No he's just a good person with amazing skills. Why bother evoking a non existent deity.

[@WarDragon72345]

@@Rando_Shyte Some people say it off-handedly. Don't need to get defensive about it. I don't believe in a god and I still say it.

[@sqr2024]

There is no way a great man like this should not get paid. He is a true super hero. God bless him.

[@edwardrizzorhands]

Great video! A sub from me! Great questions and really made the interview sound more like a conversation. Well done! Sorenson was great too as always ;)

[@runzelstilzchen8392]

Edd Sorenson is a class of its own. He and Gus and Woody from Dive Talk would be a great trimix...

[@rayotanez9924]

I must let you know I was following that case it was terrifing This must be made more known you owe to the people you love its sad that too many people miss the story .

[@franciskey1505]

Ed is the man. Thank god there is an Ed!

[@tonyhill5418]

He's a true legend, hero, and American Bada$$.

[@davidsepos8603]

Mr.Sorenson, He does all this on his watch and his wallet, Ed is a very special human being, Heroes in our country, should be compensated,,God bless, special human being.

[@NastyStankyChicken]

Edd is a hero, this legend puts himself in life threatening situations like this to while all voluntarily.

[@richardpowell7530]

I've never dove one second After watching MR BALLWIN. Just got curious about cave diving An the fundamentals I never plan on diving I am in many.peoples opinion a very good judge of character Ed. Is a down to earth good man who ever said he was profiteering. Is the reason I just had to have my voice heard who ever said that about this good man Your not worth my opinion Thank you ED world need more like you an less of the other

[@jackyblue67same10]

Is there somewhere we can leave donations to Edd & Mike for what they do to help others ?

[@renatagustavsen4431]

Edd Sorenson what a legend!!!

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

It seems as if AWP (Adventures With Purpose) has modeled their body/car recovery similar to Edd Sorenson.. Praising God for the strength and courage of these people who can do this type of work..

[@willthomsen7569]

This guy is my hero you gotta have such a solid head and gut for this kind of work

[@modofobia5626]

The GOAT ! When you in trouble in a water cave who you gonna call? This great man Ed! 💪💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@terribarrett9381]

Edd Sorenson is a living legend.

[@wmcutlery54]

God bless you serve for the jobs that you do because you're a wonderful person and you're an angel

[@elosopodast]

I think side mounts is going to be the main standard in the future. Easier to access everything. You don’t have to remove most of your gear to troubleshoot. I have never used sides but I have notices lots of positives with those who dive them.

[@Sam-nx5ch]

I see no reason why these guys should not get paid for these rescues. They are bringing skills no one else has, risking their lives, not for themselves, but for other people. Sounds like an extremely dangerous JOB to me. They should be paid by the government groups that call them out for support in addition to the government groups covering their expenses.

[@rollieohuts1849]

what route can i take to become a cave diver rescue or recovery

[@gypsybackpackers9292]

Ed and Mike. Real live hero's men of men.

[@kalmurphy5254]

Edd is the best for the great job he is doing

[@kellymarie923]

Edd and Mike absolutely the GOATS

[@Leon-fo9mj]

Would love to see a good video of ed's life story but crazy enough can't find one 🤔

[@sidemountpros]

Edd recounts a bit more of his background in the full podcast episode. You can catch it in Episode #29 Speaking Sidemount on your favourite podcast channel or here - www.sidemountpros.com/speakingsidemountpodcast/2019/4/9/episode-29-cave-rescues-amp-recoveries-with-edd-sorenson

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Is is possible or practical to use explosives to widen a narrow passage to aid in a recovery?

[@sidemountpros]

I'd have to check in with Edd, but I doubt that would be practical or even allowed due to damage to the cave environment and also potentially the body. I guess there's also the risk of collapse. From talking to Edd, I think he generally approaches recoveries from the angle that... if they got in there, then they can be got out again.

[@sidemountpros]

I wouldn't think so, these caves are natural wonders so destroying is not an option.

[@Kdubsurf14]

Pure greatness!

[@darrellroeters4951]

Edd you are a hero with so much respect.

[@GIJOE573]

If I go cave diving I'm writing the recovery diver into my will

[@boblum3360]

I can't swim, afraid of water, heights and small spaces. Edd is a genuine hero

[@gingereden546]

Of all the people in the world, the two that no one could possibly say anything negative about has to be edd and Mike.

[@AmandaWilson-j3j]

I love Ed! He IS THE MAN!

[@SuperBroncosguy]

I don't know how he could swim with those balls.

[@MaxPlayne87]

The least the authorities could do is pay for Edd’s expenses. This is absolutely unfair. Before watching this video I thought he was getting paid handsomely for such a difficult, potentially deadly task. How shameless they can be.

[@qafmbr]

when Edd rescues or recovers someone, does his line spool have some connection to him in case he drops it in zero viz, high flow?

[@jhtsurvival]

If I had the capability to volunteer my time like this I would

[@sherrylung8077]

I can't swim across a pool in one go, I'm claustrophobic and have to challenge myself to view the videos, I'm a new viewer, and even I know Edd is worth his weight in gold.

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

My hot head Husnad was lost in the Caves in St Lucia. Only luck got him out. I would never go with him after this incident

[@roypatterson9910]

That's crazy, how in the hell could anyone possibly think that Edd is getting anything out of this kind of tough job other than to bring closure to the families of the people he rovers! That's just plain ridiculous, self centered, rude and disrespectful for people to think anything different! I watched the rescue he did when the kids Asian Soccer team got stuck in the cave when they were in it and it started flooding quickly, he did an amazing job, I highly respect him for what he does, it's by far an easy task, and he's putting his life on the line! So, those of you who are talking bad about Edd, you all should be ashamed of yourselves, PERIOD!!!

[@ChatteNoire13]

He didn’t go to Thailand for the rescue but edd rescued one of the English divers that was involved in the Thailand rescue down in Tennessee

[@jaredweiman2987]

Edd is Florida Man’s final form.

[@Serachja]

They don't get paid for this very dangerous job? WTF? They should get paid by some sort of institute? Edd is like heros look like, crazy guy.

[@johnfiv842]

Anybody come from dive talk and go down the rabbit hole of the hero and all round bad A$& Ed Sorenson

[@jesss6225]

These guys aren’t doing this for glory. When they go, they don’t even know if they are coming back. They do it out of a sense of honour, community and because no one else can.

[@jenl1107]

Did Edd help in getting that soccer team out of that flooded cave a couple years back? I know I was on the edge of my seat that entire ordeal

[@sidemountpros]

No Jen, the Thai Cave Rescue was led by members of the British Cave Diving Group (CDG). I have done four podcast episodes on the Thai Cave Rescue with Richard (Harry) Harris, Chris Jewell (CDG), Mikko Paasi, and Erik Brown - You can listen here - www.sidemountpros.com/speakingsidemountpodcast

[@jenl1107]

@@sidemountpros thank you!!!

[@voice-of-reason5780]

But Edd did end up rescuing the guy that rescued those kids

[@sidemountpros]

@@voice-of-reason5780 Yes, Josh Bratchley in Tennessee. It was a phenomenal effort by Edd. It is, however, a push to say "he was the guy that rescued the kids". Josh is a member of the CDG and was invited by the main CDG players' in the rescue... Rick Stanton and John Volanthen to support the CDG team in the rescue. There was a substantial CDG team supported by many others including Richard "Harry" Harris, Craig Challen from Australia and several cave divers located in Thailand.

[@donnakawana]

Talk about a G.O.A.T a Earth Angel an oh hell off a great guy!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@jm484]

Not a “goat”, one of God’s warriors