Lake Tahoe's cold water chills more than divers

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Lake Tahoe has an elevation of 6,300 ft and has been chosen for a series of training in specialty diving. The nearly freezing temperature tested the endurance of the divers and wreaked havoc with their equipment. The lessons learned from the experience are discussed.

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Diver ego turns night dive into a nightmare

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Diving requires careful preparation and adequate training. Divers who ignore safety regulations are bound to expose themselves to life-threatening situations. Equipment checks and strict observance of diving rules minimizes the risks thatthe sport entails.

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I learned about diving from that: trapped at 70 feet - inside a plane wreck!

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A young but experienced diver almost died when he found himself trapped inside a plane wreck. Later, he admitted that overconfidence and violation of basic diving rules caused the near-fatal accident.

Personal narratives, Divers, Divers (Persons)

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