This guy Edd Sorenson, should be in some sort of hall of Fame. He's definitely a leader and has done things that only few could do and apparently remains a humble human being. We all need to hope that some people strive to follow in his footsteps.
I know this post(comment) was over 4 months ago, but I totally agree with you, Chris Coker. Even though what Edd is capable may be pretty particular sense & ability Edd has been given, I truly hope someone should be ffçy FF v ct FF fewer poor
Diving in body part soup is a whole different level. I've got nothing but respect for recovery divers, steel nerves and brass balls must make weights unnecessary.
And this is why I tell newly certified rescue divers to not do body recovery. So many tries to play tough and are so macho, the thing is most aren't when it comes around. I'm a former paramedic and seen lots of s*it and I work with diving and would never do such thing. If its a fairly newly passed person fine but a really decomposed person just like you said becomes soup, nah, I'm fine without that experience.
I’ve been involved in multiple body recoveries through my Naval diving career. I’ve serious appreciation and admiration for the Ed’s composure in these situations. In saying that, what’s even more impressive is the tenacious problem solving. Getting the operation complete and bring these people back to their loved ones, is the ultimate reward. Salute you Ed! And thanks Gus and Woody love your passion. Stay safe all. Barry Ireland
Ok, I need Caitlin from ask a mortician to have a chat with Edd. They both have experience with bodies, and maybe it’ll help with her fear of floating bodies just lurking in dark underwater caves. I just feel like whatever conversation they would have together would be super fascinating. I think they’d have similar ideas about how important the remains are for giving closure to families and helping them grieve.
They actually did a reaction to one of her videos ......ummm 🤣I don't think they were too impressed but she's a great gal so I'm sure she took it in her stride (if she's seen it). But yes I'd love to hear her thoughts. I did wonder if they'd waited even a few days more whether the gases would have escaped enough to make it easier. Having listened to this, though, I do have to wonder whether it's worth risking life to this extent, for people they're 100% sure have passed away.
I'm also a huge fan of Ask A Mortician. I get her aversion to decomposing (or preserved) floating bodies in dark water and whales (they're HUGE!!) I love our mortician and natural burial advocate. 💜
Woody looks so happy around divers and talking about diving. I love the passion you guys have. It’s visible. It’s almost palpable. I’ve never in my life been interesting in scuba diving, especially cave diving, but I love watching you guys talk about it and teach people about it. You guys are definitely one of my fav channels ever.
I think the appeal is less about the content and more about the individuals. I could listen to Gus, Woody or Edd talk about anything, especially if they were passionate about it. Something about how contagious passion is.
I 2nd , 3rd 4th and fifth that , infact I'm gonna add Infinity!! I knew absolutely nothing about diving , land air or sea lol. I knew nothing about nothing. Petrified of water over my head never been in the ocean or near 1 but I watch channels like this because I love to watch other people do what I'm too terrified to do. Gus and Woody I could listen to all day. And I found my 2 new boyfriends through them...Mike and Edd!!! 😁😍🥰🤩😛😋🥵💞. Amazing guys and Awesome video!!!
Same here. I was really excited talking about the channel with a diver and he ask me if I dive, I said "nope, I just like the guys, their content and their videos". You guys are awesome!
Edd is a certified badass. He clearly is one of the masters, but he's very humble. Great guy. Awesome storyteller as well. "There is nothing you can teach me that I don't already know" Someone has taught me once, that you can recognize a real expert by their willingness to learn. A expert knows they don't know everything, because you just simply can not know everything. But, they are always willing to learn and listen. They won't dismiss you because they think they know best.
Agreed. I love to learn, and why I've always liked these kinds of videos. What went wrong? How can I prevent that from happening to me, and become a challenge for Edd or another recovery diver, caver, mountain rescue. I don't want to risk their lives because my ego got the better of me. Main thing I learned early on, and probably saved my life a few times is the importance of training, planning, checklists and the right gear for the job.. Plus some spares. One of the things I learned caving, and that put me off cave diving was some restrictions can be pretty much one way.. And I've never been a fan of tight restrictions.
Yes. Even Edd doesn't proclaim to know it all. One of the reasons, I'm sure, that he's been as successful as he has and is alive to tell these stories. I'm not a diver, never will be, but I love this channel.
Arrogant know-it-all: "There's nothing you can teach me that I don't already know." Me: "You don't know what it is that you don't know." Alternative answer: "Very true. If you're not willing to learn, then no one can teach you anything." This is what they give the Darwin Awards for (sigh).
@Lex Ruth yeh, that was a nasty example of a one-way passage. Sadly, there are many others, including urban explorers who've found themselves in situations they can't get out of. At least with well-mapped cave systems, you have an idea what to expect. If you're exploring uncharted ones, well, you really need to know what you're doing.
With what feels like half of UA-cam trying to make scary stories for Halloween, NOTHING has given me the chills like the matter-of-fact way Edd says "blood layer"...
@@maijacriner-harrison5161 Well it came from the Bodies. After about 2 weeks in which the bodies were floating around in the cave the organs and entire body start decomposing and blood starts leaking from all body openings
They don't ever say Mikes last name but if its Mike Young then the guy that was with Edd is even more of a bad ass. Mike young is one of the most capable cave divers in the world and I cant think of a better person to have with you in a cave dive. Mike has survived a situation that 99.9% of people would have died in and he has a special talent of keeping calm when looking death in the face.
I honestly wasn't able to quit listening to this guys story. That was mesmerizing. Damn that was intense and this man deserves a medal for all that he had to go through. I know that their families were thankful for him doing that and I honestly hope that nothing ever happens to him while he's doing recovery's for other people. Another great story from you guys and thank y'all.
Dude Edd is not only am amazing driver, amazing diver rescuer, rescue diver trainer, hes also a natural story teller. Ive literally watched 5 videos of him telling stories all 30+ minutes and i don't think I ever skip any part of it because every part of his story is interesting. even the parts that are just him blindly digging through mud are somehow interesting.
Non-diver but absolutely hooked on these stories from Edd and Mike. Bravo to them and anyone else tasked with body recovery. It satisfies my curiosity about how the recoveries are done and Edd was very detailed. RIP to all who have been lost. Hopefully others can learn from their mistakes to avoid having people like Edd and Mike risking their lives to retrieve you. Thanks Gus and Woody for bringing these stories to us all.
It’s really interesting to listen to a guy that’s confident, capable and accomplished. You see this sort of confidence in caving, climbing, cave diving, special forces, Seals, Rangers, etc. he knows he’s good at what he does and is absolutely confident in his abilities. You know you’re talking to the real deal when they are also humble and willing to learn and don’t brag about how good they are.
Edd, being an old mud diver from Western Pennsylvania that would do searches for outboard and trolling motors in flooded strip mines and quarries, I know exactly how dark it can get. I never had an overhead environment, but I would find myself so blacked out, it looked like my dive light was off, even though I had it against my mask. Even with the experience I have in complete black out, I can't imagine how you managed to complete this task. A true eating an elephant one bite at a time story. Edd, thank you for sharing this story. You and Mike are two in a billion. Gus, Woody, as always excellent job sharing this story with us. Thank you. Dive safe.
Another great video and we got to hear the story straight from the SOURCE. Thanks guys. The statement, "who do I trust my life to" really stood out to me and was even more prevalent when he encountered problems during the dive. Mike has his back through all of it.
Holy cave diving Batman - that was intense! I was hanging on to every word because he doesn’t miss any of the important details! All respect to this diving warrior. I also hope his very descriptive stories make us pause and think about the importance of training and not diving beyond our certification level. Hope to hear more from Edd.
Fascinating story. I had a diving accident of my own in zero visibility recently, so this struck home. My case was nowhere near as harrowing as this, just had buddy get tangled in fishing line halfway through a pretty nasty thermocline. But the feeling of dealing with problems in ice cold water with no visibility is not something I will not forget any time soon. Huge respect to people who do this professionally!
You are right Gus, many of us who are addicted to your channel are not divers and probably have never dived.. but I and probably most of us deeply respect what these guys, Edd Sorenson and Mike Young has done for the world. They are hero's and deserve everything they have achieved. Thanks for the content.
Spent a week exploring the cenote "caverns" in Yucatan with a cave diver guide. You couldn't have dragged me past one of those grim reaper warning signs! Never ceases to amaze me the stupidity and arrogance of unqualified divers that wander off into caves and make life difficult for people like Ed who have to drag them out!
Although you need to know the knowledge of cave diving and pass the knowledge course, I think that the physical skill of a restricted, tight passage like that is much harder than a big-passaged and calm cave, with no silt
I remember hearing my dad and grandpa's recovery stories when they were King County sheriff divers in the 70's and 80's. The zero visibility stories using your hands to find a body gave me night mares for years and that was open water. Nerves of steal!
Its weird that with all the horror movies out there none of them show how gruesome it really is. They always have crystal clear water and the bodies are intact even after supposedly being in the water for long periods of time. You would think that they would be eager to add as much blood and gore as they could, and it would actually be realistic. I wonder if these divers have nightmares about this shit, I know I would.
@@whispersinthedark88 that would make a perfect horror movie. The Ring finding thing... clearly it was a poltergeist, divine intervention. Same with fire fighter rescuer hearing a drowned mother's voice that her baby is still in the car...
@@julijakeit I think you may be confused as to what a poltergeist is. This most definitely was not a poltergeist manifestation, it sounds much more like a helping spirit guiding him to the ring, most likely the dead man who's ring it was.
@@coleveeder117 On the weekends we would dive Three tree, Dashpoint, Redondo ect.. but the recovery dive my dad and grandfather did in zero vis was the floating bridge. 200 feet.
Love listening to Edd, Mike, Jill, and other giants in the community tell their stories. What I would give to be able to sit and talk to Wes, Sheck, and the others before they passed!
So glad I looked on the tube before watching a movie. I’ve been waiting for this one! I am not a diver and have no desire to be one but I respect the time effort, work, and training that everyone in the sport puts in. I enjoy the learning and watching as I am fascinated by the sea. Just deeply afraid of it. Thanks Gus, Woody, and Edd, Stay safe!
I have been waiting too! also a non-divers but totally love and respect these special (crazy) people, especially in body recovery......not doing it for the machismo, just to give loved ones closure.HEROIC .
Oh that made me tear up! Remember the saying that you never can underestimate the power of 1 raindrop. 1 drop leads to a puddle, a puddle turns into a pond, a pond turns into a river and a river turns into the ocean (you know what I mean!) I too have found such a fondness for this channel and as a newer diver, I learn soooo much from you. Only diving 18 months but now advanced with several specialty classes. Just arrived today to Cozumel for diving and then my first cenotes down in Talum! I only have a little over 50 dives but this is just the start. You two are true ambassadors of the “sport” and your selfless education is appreciated more than you can imagine. Diving with you two or taking a class from you is on my bucket list! Happy diving everyone and thank you Guy and Woody for being true gentleman educating all who have interest regardless of certification. Cheers!
Another amazing story. This gentleman and his team are real hero. I wish more people entering these caves would have proper training to stop these tragic deaths from happening.
Death still happens no matter how much training you have prime example the millitary no matter how much training they have it could end in a second ied vbied small arms that you cant see and prepare for
Like a lot of your subscribers I'm not a diver but your channel is fascinating and I've learned a ton about diving and cave diving in particular. These episodes are my favorite however, the stories are excellent! Thank you both for all that you do to educate about cave diving and diving safety!
This man is a living legend. It is people like this that need to be a household name, hero and person people can look up to. I can not even imagine what this man has been though and seen.
I love Ed man, he is amazing !!! He goes out and does all of these recoveries/rescues, on his own dime, hotels, flights,food, and risk his own life just so these families can have closure , he is the real GOAT!!!
EDD is a angle he puts his life on the line everytime he enters a cave looking for a diver this is as real as it gets. I can't believe there are people who leave negative or false comments about this brave standup Man ether you are jealous or delusional because what this man does is nothing short of a miracle and he deserves nothing but praise for what he is willing to do to help another human being and their families and he does it for free out the goodness of his hart. Good bless you EDD Sorenson.
You can always learn something new even if you think you know it all. I respect the fact that Edd does the best he can to recover the body in tact as humanly possible.
So glad to get that finished, I know you’d mentioned the loss of power in the first half of the video and that you wouldn’t post until you had the whole story covered. Just an amazing story. The stories from other divers interest me so much because I also learn so much about cave diving and diving in general, from everything you put on the channel. So glad the families were able to get closure.
Yes. End of the day, end of the job are absolutely the most dangerous times for just that reason. That Deepwater Horizon tragedy happenned just as the arduous operation was wrapping up.
Isn't survivorship bias about false assumptions about protecting/reinforcing parts that were damaged in things that still worked after being damaged instead of reinforcing the parts that were still intact? Isn't the main example about WW2 fighter planes coming back with bullet hits and engineers falsely assuming they have to armor the damaged parts even though they need to armor the unharmed parts as clearly the planes struck in those spots didn't make it back and the sloths that were are apparently not that vital as the plane still made it?
I like how Edd recounts his underwater communication with Mike like they really talked and weren't relying on signing and touch. Since this was their first rescue/recovery together it seems unvelievable how in tune they seemed to be.
Cannot see myself having the time and finances to invest in diving, but I absolutely find Edd Sorenson's stories to be fascinating. I also enjoy the stories that Caitlin Doughty tells as a mortician, so maybe that's connected. I think you guys are doing great work sharing both the beauty of diving, but also the genuine importance of training and the price of complacency.
Finding the ring - spiritual moment 💕⭐️ we live in spectacular moments. Edd and Mike commendable, brave humans. What an amazing life you live & lead. Glad you’re all still breathing, can’t imagine a planet without the brave, strong and smart 💙💙
Been waiting for Ed to share this recovery in depth...worth the wait. Kudos to you Ed and Mike. Sounds like alot of things could have gone wrong on this mission.
I met Ed at a Public Safety Diver conference in Texas. Outstanding guy and he tells you the way it is when it comes to recovering bodies from underwater. It is apparent by the responses from the two hosts they have never had to do a body recovery. It's not as easy as some would think.
As someone who is just getting into the sport of diving (thanks to dive talk) I have to say Edd is an absolute inspiration.Hes one he'll of a unit but is so humble, it's truly awesome. I couldn't imagine meeting the guy let alone diving with him, so it's really cool seeing this interview. keep up the good work guys!
I am not a diver at all, and listening to Edd tell stories is still super entertaining. It's amazing to listen to someone who is the hands down best in there field talk about what they do.
This guy is out of his mind!!! What a crazy story and a sight he has to live with. what a gnarly dude. glad he can recover loved ones for family In complete darkness I can’t imagine a blood layer what a story
Wow what an amazing person Edd is to do what he does. I'm sure not many people could do what he does. I'm glad there's people in this world like Edd to give families the closure that they need. My hats off to all the guys and gals that do cave rescues and recoveries.
Edd Sorenson is so damn good... That if he was one of the Chernobyl divers they sent it to drain the water.. He'd have somehow put the melted fuel back in the reactor, repaired the entire thing, refueled it, rebuilt the entire power plant, started It generating, re-synched it to the grid, and the damn station would still be in comisission generating power to this day.
@@laurasalo6160 Right, right.. But if you absolutely had to pick one person to do so, and had zero option to just not do it... It would have to be Edd. 😂🤿💪
THIS was the video I was waiting for! I could sit and listen to Edd and Mike's stories for hours! Thank you guys for posting this. I am normally not a huge fan of "reaction" videos on UA-cam, but both of you make it very entertaining and enjoyable and that has made me a fan and subscriber to your channel. Obviously not trying to tell you guys how to run your channel, but your "story time" could be a very nice regular thing (I know getting to the story tellers may be tricky these days). Among others, I also watch this other channel on UA-cam where this guy gets friends and other fellow car enthusiasts to come over and just tell stories. It's quite entertaining. Anyways, just wanted to let you guys know that I really enjoy your content and look forward to your videos whenever you post them. Take care!
….. This is SO fascinating- the comments here, too- about the mortician stuff!!! I worked in Necropsy at a Toxicology lab for over a decade- (with rats, etc.)…..oh, the STORIES I have heard from other folks I have worked with…. I seriously could sit & listen to them FOREVER!!! One guy went to school in Nebraska & got an Associates degree in Mortician Science- I REALLY wanted to do that!! For this interview, I MUST say how respectable & perfect this guy is for the job of recovering bodies! He clearly respects the dead, & their families- & he is so humble even though he clearly is is very best & experienced diver (& he does know it!!)🙂🙂
It would be cool to see Mike talking about this one from his POV too ! He told a great story on that past reaction vid. Another incredibly cool humble dude.
Shout out to Edd, Woody, and Gus love what you guys do love watching yous guys videos but Edd if you end up having IUCRR classes I would enjoy being an apprentice under you, I feel you have alot of wisdom when it comes to these rescues and recoveries. Thank you for what you do.
Funny story, I re-watched part one last night because I couldn’t sleep. Then spent forever trying to find part two! Came across other interviews Edd did regarding this recovery, but refused to watch them because I had to watch the Dive Talk one! Now it came up on my subscription page! Yahhhh, thanks Woody & Gus for reading my mind 💯❤️
You all with these negative comments need to chill. These guys are experienced divers, rescue divers and used to body recovery…it’s second nature for them to talk about it. It’s no different than morticians talking amongst one another. These guys are some of the most respectful guys I’ve heard. They have massive respect for the lost.
I'm thinking about all the comments about this guy's humility, and I find myself also thinking about the type of temperament necessary to do the type of work he does. What I come up with (and I'm not a diver) is that these guys (and they are few and far between) are incredibly solution oriented. There is no room for ego. No room for heroic excitement. No room for excitement period. Because if you think of yourself in that way, then you have to have the opposite, which is...disappointment. And if you're in ego and trying to problem solve and something doesn't work, your disappointment will get in the way of continually taking stock of why something didn't work, and how to solve the problem. I would love to pick his brain about he accesses that type of thinking, how he stays focused. Because those are incredible skills that can be applied to above water daily life!
Omg- can you imagine someone who has no idea this ever happened finding that camera, taking it home, and watching the footage- they're in for quiet a surprise. This man is amazing- how anyone can go into such places and operate the way he does, be able to make good decisions and nimble enough to manage these bodies and try to keep them intact- is beyond me. Once most of us realized we were swimming in body part soup I think we would be done. No to mention your diving into a place where a trained cave diver just died and you don't know why or how- or if it could possibly kill you to, and all this in zero visibility. In all honesty that seems like too much to ask of anyone- this guy is not just a hero but a god send to these families who have lost someone.
Awww....love to hear about Mike finding a wedding ring 💍 from one of the victims. Just amazing....what a great storyteller Ed was. Thank you for this video 📹
Wow what a story. Edd is a beast. He and Mike have a special mind to be able to handle those situations. So glad the diving community has them to share their stories and wisdom. Thanks for the vid Gus & Woody!
This story hit some kind of way with me. I am an advanced diver and was seriously thinking about becoming Tech. I had just spoken to my friend, who is a Tech instructor. On the day you uploaded this video (October 18th), we lost a diver. He was a tech diver. He had gone deep with the wrong air. He was so young. Now, I am not sure if I want to do tech.
How brave these guys are to risk their lives to recover bodies in some of the most secluded and dangerous places in the world... giving closure to those families. Uau. What a story, really guys. Thank you so much for sharing! You also made me laugh even though it´s a story with such a sad background. I guess in such a dangerous environment you can see things in a funny way, maybe not in the moment but afterward at least, making is less dark. You guys are true heroes, no doubt!
What are the ethics of a high risk rescue dive, where you're risking living people for definite body recovery? I'd be super interested in hearing how a decision is reached as to whether the risk is acceptable. Do the authorities become involved in such a decision, or is it purely down to the rescuers?
It sounds like difficult recoveries usually involve highly experienced volunteers, so I'd assume it's left up to them and if they think it's sufficiently safe/worth it. I'm certain in certain fringe scenarios the coast guard or navy may be requested or commanded to attempt to recover a body or even other object with no volunteer assistance as well. Put it in short I believe both of your ideas had merit.
There’s a documentary on NF about Norwegian cave divers who do a group dive and one of them gets stuck and drowns. They report it to the Police, the Police asses the cave and deem it too dangerous for a recovery so the ‘official’ response from the Police is “the cave will be his final resting place” The Divers left the area and returned home. After a month or so they decided that their friend deserved to be recovered and buried correctly. They had successfully dived the cave before, they were confident they could do it again. There was a team of volunteers as well as the original divers. The Police response was “We do not recommend this, but we can’t stop you. If after your dive there is a body recovered from the cave, then nothing will come back on you” After nearly the entire day, the original dive team successfully recovered the body of their friend.
@@realburglazofficial2613 Interesting. Given the emotions involved in rescuers being the divers actual buddy, I don't think I'd be comfortable with them making the decisions. The problem is, a it's such a niche sport/activity, the very experts in the field the authorities would approach for advice on the situation, would be the same people they'd have to reach out to carry out the rescue! When you know its only you who can do the job, there'd be enormous self pressure to go ahead with it. When the divers themselves are the "authority". Interesting area for anyone interested in ethics.
I'm new to your channel and I'm now a subscriber. I want to thank you, Edd and every diver who has and still doing dive recovery for those who has lost their lives at sea. I didn't think it was this hard to recover bodies due to gas that's in the bodies from decomposing, anyways I commend each and every one for being supportive and a hero to many.
Edd is awesome!! i've already decided when i get a sidewinder in the next few years *or whatever the newest model might be by then* I'm going to ask him to teach me. As an intro to cave only diver working to full cave is a challenge. I cant fathom what he has to do some of these dives. He is a living legend!! YES MORE EDD STORIES PLEASE!
Is called hysteria. They are not really 'laughing' ... it's a reaction to experiencing something so terrifying they laugh without being able to control it.
They likely don’t want things to get too somber, and people cope with hearing about death in different ways. They both love cave diving and I don’t think they want to turn off anyone who’s interested by getting too gloomy. They’re probably both really excited to have Edd on the show as well. He’s a fantastic guest; a very knowledgeable and skilled diver, a hero through and through, and a gifted storyteller. It’s definitely a sad story, but these are diving nerds, so I’m sure it’s a blessing to get to talk to someone like Edd Sorenson, and make him comfortable enough to want to come back.
I've heard at least four videos on Mr.Ballen's channel that I'm 90% sure Edd Sorenson starred in. He is truly a wonderful person. He cares more for people he's never met than some people care for their own family. He is a true HERO!
I was about about to go to sleep when I saw this pop up. Man... I can't imagine doing all that for hours in basically the dark with 0 vis. All the feeling around and trying to navigate/find a body/then all the manipulation. Geez. It's definitely not for the claustrophobic or fear of the dark. But Edd and Mike at it again! So great to be able to hear this story. I hope we can hear a few more in the future!
This guy Edd Sorenson, should be in some sort of hall of Fame.
He's definitely a leader and has done things that only few could do and apparently remains a humble human being. We all need to hope that some people strive to follow in his footsteps.
In the days of the woke only darkness will follow.
@@two-tonetony8722 Nope! We will make flashlights.
Well, he IS the hall of fame 👌
@@two-tonetony8722 Only for some
I know this post(comment) was over 4 months ago, but I totally agree with you, Chris Coker. Even though what Edd is capable may be pretty particular sense & ability Edd has been given, I truly hope someone should be ffçy FF v ct FF fewer poor
Diving in body part soup is a whole different level. I've got nothing but respect for recovery divers, steel nerves and brass balls must make weights unnecessary.
Absolutely terrifying
@@ballpuncher0000 1000%.. 😂 well said
And this is why I tell newly certified rescue divers to not do body recovery. So many tries to play tough and are so macho, the thing is most aren't when it comes around. I'm a former paramedic and seen lots of s*it and I work with diving and would never do such thing. If its a fairly newly passed person fine but a really decomposed person just like you said becomes soup, nah, I'm fine without that experience.
Body. Part. Soup. 🥺
If you think that's wild, look up sat and commercial diving. Some divers go into septic systems. Which would be a HUGE HARD PASS for me lol
I’ve been involved in multiple body recoveries through my Naval diving career. I’ve serious appreciation and admiration for the Ed’s composure in these situations.
In saying that, what’s even more impressive is the tenacious problem solving. Getting the operation complete and bring these people back to their loved ones, is the ultimate reward.
Salute you Ed! And thanks Gus and Woody love your passion. Stay safe all.
Barry
Ireland
Very well said!!🙂
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for letting the man tell the story and not interrupting him like obnoxious journalists do. So refreshing.
Ok, I need Caitlin from ask a mortician to have a chat with Edd. They both have experience with bodies, and maybe it’ll help with her fear of floating bodies just lurking in dark underwater caves. I just feel like whatever conversation they would have together would be super fascinating. I think they’d have similar ideas about how important the remains are for giving closure to families and helping them grieve.
I immediately thought of Caitlin too but if anything I feel like this would make her fear even worse 😂
That would be a great idea for a collab, I love Caitlin!
They actually did a reaction to one of her videos ......ummm 🤣I don't think they were too impressed but she's a great gal so I'm sure she took it in her stride (if she's seen it). But yes I'd love to hear her thoughts. I did wonder if they'd waited even a few days more whether the gases would have escaped enough to make it easier. Having listened to this, though, I do have to wonder whether it's worth risking life to this extent, for people they're 100% sure have passed away.
I'm also a huge fan of Ask A Mortician. I get her aversion to decomposing (or preserved) floating bodies in dark water and whales (they're HUGE!!)
I love our mortician and natural burial advocate. 💜
@@annabizaro-doo-dah I've been looking for that but couldn't find it, is it still up?
Woody looks so happy around divers and talking about diving. I love the passion you guys have. It’s visible. It’s almost palpable. I’ve never in my life been interesting in scuba diving, especially cave diving, but I love watching you guys talk about it and teach people about it. You guys are definitely one of my fav channels ever.
Thank you! 👍
Agree with everything above - also a non cave diver
I think the appeal is less about the content and more about the individuals. I could listen to Gus, Woody or Edd talk about anything, especially if they were passionate about it.
Something about how contagious passion is.
I 2nd , 3rd 4th and fifth that , infact I'm gonna add Infinity!! I knew absolutely nothing about diving , land air or sea lol. I knew nothing about nothing. Petrified of water over my head never been in the ocean or near 1 but I watch channels like this because I love to watch other people do what I'm too terrified to do. Gus and Woody I could listen to all day. And I found my 2 new boyfriends through them...Mike and Edd!!! 😁😍🥰🤩😛😋🥵💞. Amazing guys and Awesome video!!!
Same here. I was really excited talking about the channel with a diver and he ask me if I dive, I said "nope, I just like the guys, their content and their videos". You guys are awesome!
Edd is a certified badass. He clearly is one of the masters, but he's very humble. Great guy.
Awesome storyteller as well.
"There is nothing you can teach me that I don't already know"
Someone has taught me once, that you can recognize a real expert by their willingness to learn. A expert knows they don't know everything, because you just simply can not know everything. But, they are always willing to learn and listen. They won't dismiss you because they think they know best.
Agreed. I love to learn, and why I've always liked these kinds of videos. What went wrong? How can I prevent that from happening to me, and become a challenge for Edd or another recovery diver, caver, mountain rescue. I don't want to risk their lives because my ego got the better of me. Main thing I learned early on, and probably saved my life a few times is the importance of training, planning, checklists and the right gear for the job.. Plus some spares. One of the things I learned caving, and that put me off cave diving was some restrictions can be pretty much one way.. And I've never been a fan of tight restrictions.
Excellent comment.
Really excellent.
Yes. Even Edd doesn't proclaim to know it all. One of the reasons, I'm sure, that he's been as successful as he has and is alive to tell these stories. I'm not a diver, never will be, but I love this channel.
Arrogant know-it-all: "There's nothing you can teach me that I don't already know."
Me: "You don't know what it is that you don't know."
Alternative answer: "Very true. If you're not willing to learn, then no one can teach you anything."
This is what they give the Darwin Awards for (sigh).
@Lex Ruth yeh, that was a nasty example of a one-way passage. Sadly, there are many others, including urban explorers who've found themselves in situations they can't get out of. At least with well-mapped cave systems, you have an idea what to expect. If you're exploring uncharted ones, well, you really need to know what you're doing.
With what feels like half of UA-cam trying to make scary stories for Halloween, NOTHING has given me the chills like the matter-of-fact way Edd says "blood layer"...
Right!!!?
@@DIVETALK What was the blood from? Why was the victim bleeding? Sorry if I missed something and sounds stupid
@@maijacriner-harrison5161 Well it came from the Bodies. After about 2 weeks in which the bodies were floating around in the cave the organs and entire body start decomposing and blood starts leaking from all body openings
@Cpt Payday Oh okay.. Thank you
@@cptpayday2080 does the blood stick to the outside of the body? Or stay mostly in one place? Just trying to visualize . I've never heard about this!
Edd Sorenson isn't just badass, he tells a great story.
Edd is a Rockstar. 💪👏
all people named Edd are grate story tellers
They don't ever say Mikes last name but if its Mike Young then the guy that was with Edd is even more of a bad ass. Mike young is one of the most capable cave divers in the world and I cant think of a better person to have with you in a cave dive. Mike has survived a situation that 99.9% of people would have died in and he has a special talent of keeping calm when looking death in the face.
He is an unique human .
Doesn’t he tho!? Even the tone and sound of his voice pulls you in
I honestly wasn't able to quit listening to this guys story. That was mesmerizing.
Damn that was intense and this man deserves a medal for all that he had to go through.
I know that their families were thankful for him doing that and I honestly hope that nothing ever happens to him while he's doing recovery's for other people.
Another great story from you guys and thank y'all.
This guy? He's only one of, if not the, best cave recovery diver(s) in the world.
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 I haven't any doubts.
It takes a certain person to accomplish what he does.
My hats off to him.
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Edd Sorenson, I'm going to try and remember his name.
Great guy.
@@chriscoker7794 There's a video on UA-cam of him rescuing one of the divers that rescued those kids in Thailand.
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 thank you. I did watch that video.
You can love or hate DIVE TALK but when Edd Sorenson comes on you can't dislike.
Dude Edd is not only am amazing driver, amazing diver rescuer, rescue diver trainer, hes also a natural story teller. Ive literally watched 5 videos of him telling stories all 30+ minutes and i don't think I ever skip any part of it because every part of his story is interesting. even the parts that are just him blindly digging through mud are somehow interesting.
Truth! I've heard him retell stories several times and it never fails to captivate me
Non-diver but absolutely hooked on these stories from Edd and Mike. Bravo to them and anyone else tasked with body recovery. It satisfies my curiosity about how the recoveries are done and Edd was very detailed. RIP to all who have been lost. Hopefully others can learn from their mistakes to avoid having people like Edd and Mike risking their lives to retrieve you. Thanks Gus and Woody for bringing these stories to us all.
It’s really interesting to listen to a guy that’s confident, capable and accomplished. You see this sort of confidence in caving, climbing, cave diving, special forces, Seals, Rangers, etc. he knows he’s good at what he does and is absolutely confident in his abilities. You know you’re talking to the real deal when they are also humble and willing to learn and don’t brag about how good they are.
Edd, being an old mud diver from Western Pennsylvania that would do searches for outboard and trolling motors in flooded strip mines and quarries, I know exactly how dark it can get. I never had an overhead environment, but I would find myself so blacked out, it looked like my dive light was off, even though I had it against my mask.
Even with the experience I have in complete black out, I can't imagine how you managed to complete this task. A true eating an elephant one bite at a time story.
Edd, thank you for sharing this story. You and Mike are two in a billion.
Gus, Woody, as always excellent job sharing this story with us. Thank you.
Dive safe.
Can y’all do more of these? Hearing Ed’s and Mikes stories are absolutely captivating! Would love to hear more of this kind of content.
When Edd says that he can take you places that will scare you, Woody had a look of glee! Loved it!!!
Laughed out loud when you said Edd was scared when the lights went out!!
Another great video and we got to hear the story straight from the SOURCE. Thanks guys.
The statement, "who do I trust my life to" really stood out to me and was even more prevalent when he encountered problems during the dive. Mike has his back through all of it.
Holy cave diving Batman - that was intense! I was hanging on to every word because he doesn’t miss any of the important details! All respect to this diving warrior. I also hope his very descriptive stories make us pause and think about the importance of training and not diving beyond our certification level. Hope to hear more from Edd.
that guy better have a memoir in the works...
Fascinating story. I had a diving accident of my own in zero visibility recently, so this struck home. My case was nowhere near as harrowing as this, just had buddy get tangled in fishing line halfway through a pretty nasty thermocline. But the feeling of dealing with problems in ice cold water with no visibility is not something I will not forget any time soon. Huge respect to people who do this professionally!
Saying it is not something U will not forget actually means U will forget it doesn't it? Haha
You are right Gus, many of us who are addicted to your channel are not divers and probably have never dived.. but I and probably most of us deeply respect what these guys, Edd Sorenson and Mike Young has done for the world. They are hero's and deserve everything they have achieved. Thanks for the content.
Spent a week exploring the cenote "caverns" in Yucatan with a cave diver guide. You couldn't have dragged me past one of those grim reaper warning signs! Never ceases to amaze me the stupidity and arrogance of unqualified divers that wander off into caves and make life difficult for people like Ed who have to drag them out!
Although you need to know the knowledge of cave diving and pass the knowledge course, I think that the physical skill of a restricted, tight passage like that is much harder than a big-passaged and calm cave, with no silt
I remember hearing my dad and grandpa's recovery stories when they were King County sheriff divers in the 70's and 80's. The zero visibility stories using your hands to find a body gave me night mares for years and that was open water. Nerves of steal!
Its weird that with all the horror movies out there none of them show how gruesome it really is. They always have crystal clear water and the bodies are intact even after supposedly being in the water for long periods of time. You would think that they would be eager to add as much blood and gore as they could, and it would actually be realistic.
I wonder if these divers have nightmares about this shit, I know I would.
@@whispersinthedark88 great point! Real life truly is scarier than tv
@@whispersinthedark88 that would make a perfect horror movie. The Ring finding thing... clearly it was a poltergeist, divine intervention. Same with fire fighter rescuer hearing a drowned mother's voice that her baby is still in the car...
@@julijakeit I think you may be confused as to what a poltergeist is. This most definitely was not a poltergeist manifestation, it sounds much more like a helping spirit guiding him to the ring, most likely the dead man who's ring it was.
@@coleveeder117 On the weekends we would dive Three tree, Dashpoint, Redondo ect.. but the recovery dive my dad and grandfather did in zero vis was the floating bridge. 200 feet.
Love listening to Edd, Mike, Jill, and other giants in the community tell their stories. What I would give to be able to sit and talk to Wes, Sheck, and the others before they passed!
So glad I looked on the tube before watching a movie. I’ve been waiting for this one! I am not a diver and have no desire to be one but I respect the time effort, work, and training that everyone in the sport puts in. I enjoy the learning and watching as I am fascinated by the sea. Just deeply afraid of it. Thanks Gus, Woody, and Edd, Stay safe!
Hope you enjoy it!
I have been waiting too! also a non-divers but totally love and respect these special (crazy) people, especially in body recovery......not doing it for the machismo, just to give loved ones closure.HEROIC .
Body recovery. Definitely needs a special type of person and nerves of steel. Edd is just a certified badass.
Edd enthusiasm is infectious and his stories are something else, he’s so lucky to be hanging with you guys 😀
I think it’s the other way around, we are extremely lucky to call him our instructor, fellow cave diver, and friend
@@DIVETALK I know just kidding, I know he’s a beast!
Edd is a true legend, a real life hero. Would love to hear more of his stories!
Oh that made me tear up! Remember the saying that you never can underestimate the power of 1 raindrop. 1 drop leads to a puddle, a puddle turns into a pond, a pond turns into a river and a river turns into the ocean (you know what I mean!) I too have found such a fondness for this channel and as a newer diver, I learn soooo much from you. Only diving 18 months but now advanced with several specialty classes. Just arrived today to Cozumel for diving and then my first cenotes down in Talum! I only have a little over 50 dives but this is just the start. You two are true ambassadors of the “sport” and your selfless education is appreciated more than you can imagine. Diving with you two or taking a class from you is on my bucket list! Happy diving everyone and thank you Guy and Woody for being true gentleman educating all who have interest regardless of certification. Cheers!
Another amazing story. This gentleman and his team are real hero. I wish more people entering these caves would have proper training to stop these tragic deaths from happening.
Death still happens no matter how much training you have prime example the millitary no matter how much training they have it could end in a second ied vbied small arms that you cant see and prepare for
Like a lot of your subscribers I'm not a diver but your channel is fascinating and I've learned a ton about diving and cave diving in particular. These episodes are my favorite however, the stories are excellent! Thank you both for all that you do to educate about cave diving and diving safety!
Holy cow. Edd could AND SHOULD get a channel up and tell these stories there. It would be awesome.
These videos should be required viewing for anyone thinking about technical cave diving. Thanks for getting Edd to share these incredible stories. 👍
This man is a living legend. It is people like this that need to be a household name, hero and person people can look up to. I can not even imagine what this man has been though and seen.
I love Ed man, he is amazing !!! He goes out and does all of these recoveries/rescues, on his own dime, hotels, flights,food, and risk his own life just so these families can have closure , he is the real GOAT!!!
People who gets Edd Sorenson as their instructor for scuba diving is very lucky!! If I was from the US I would definitely want to learn from him
I don't think it's luck when U could just call and request to be trained by Ed
EDD is a angle he puts his life on the line everytime he enters a cave looking for a diver this is as real as it gets. I can't believe there are people who leave negative or false comments about this brave standup Man ether you are jealous or delusional because what this man does is nothing short of a miracle and he deserves nothing but praise for what he is willing to do to help another human being and their families and he does it for free out the goodness of his hart. Good bless you EDD Sorenson.
Thats a great story! Im from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, im very glad you were able to go and help them out!
Edd is a legend, endless respect from Greece ...
You can always learn something new even if you think you know it all. I respect the fact that Edd does the best he can to recover the body in tact as humanly possible.
It takes a special kind of person to do this, incredible story. Looking forward to more interviews with Edd.
Edd and Mike together are like the ultimate cave diving superpower. I bet they have the best stories.
Gosh, all that I can say is that Edd sounds like a Class A problem solver. Nobody else does what he does, and my hat goes off to him
So glad to get that finished, I know you’d mentioned the loss of power in the first half of the video and that you wouldn’t post until you had the whole story covered. Just an amazing story. The stories from other divers interest me so much because I also learn so much about cave diving and diving in general, from everything you put on the channel. So glad the families were able to get closure.
What Edd is referring to at the beginning regarding complacency in dangerous/repetitive situations is known as survivor bias
Yes, and Normalization of Deviance.
Yes.
End of the day, end of the job are absolutely the most dangerous times for just that reason.
That Deepwater Horizon tragedy happenned just as the arduous operation was wrapping up.
Isn't survivorship bias about false assumptions about protecting/reinforcing parts that were damaged in things that still worked after being damaged instead of reinforcing the parts that were still intact? Isn't the main example about WW2 fighter planes coming back with bullet hits and engineers falsely assuming they have to armor the damaged parts even though they need to armor the unharmed parts as clearly the planes struck in those spots didn't make it back and the sloths that were are apparently not that vital as the plane still made it?
@@annasstorybox7906 it's the same thing
we stan an Edd Sorenson cameo on Dive Talk absolutely *any* moment of *any* day
The more I learn about Edd the more I grew in awe he is a living legend and I hope he continues to have safe and fantastic dives 💛
Edd is a great storyteller. Absolutely amazing.
I like how Edd recounts his underwater communication with Mike like they really talked and weren't relying on signing and touch. Since this was their first rescue/recovery together it seems unvelievable how in tune they seemed to be.
Cannot see myself having the time and finances to invest in diving, but I absolutely find Edd Sorenson's stories to be fascinating. I also enjoy the stories that Caitlin Doughty tells as a mortician, so maybe that's connected. I think you guys are doing great work sharing both the beauty of diving, but also the genuine importance of training and the price of complacency.
Full respect to the other recovery divers that tried too. If Edd says its tough then its almost impossible.
Finding the ring - spiritual moment 💕⭐️ we live in spectacular moments.
Edd and Mike commendable, brave humans. What an amazing life you live & lead.
Glad you’re all still breathing, can’t imagine a planet without the brave, strong and smart 💙💙
All I can say is Wow, Edd is a special person to do what he does. Love the stories, keep um coming!
Been waiting for Ed to share this recovery in depth...worth the wait. Kudos to you Ed and Mike. Sounds like alot of things could have gone wrong on this mission.
I met Ed at a Public Safety Diver conference in Texas. Outstanding guy and he tells you the way it is when it comes to recovering bodies from underwater. It is apparent by the responses from the two hosts they have never had to do a body recovery. It's not as easy as some would think.
Just wanted to say thank you Ed for all you do and Dive talk for helping spread your stories. Stay safe guys!
As someone who is just getting into the sport of diving (thanks to dive talk) I have to say Edd is an absolute inspiration.Hes one he'll of a unit but is so humble, it's truly awesome. I couldn't imagine meeting the guy let alone diving with him, so it's really cool seeing this interview. keep up the good work guys!
Thank you Gus and Woody for bringing sutch a Legend to your chanel and sharing his crazy stories!
I am not a diver at all, and listening to Edd tell stories is still super entertaining. It's amazing to listen to someone who is the hands down best in there field talk about what they do.
This guy is out of his mind!!! What a crazy story and a sight he has to live with. what a gnarly dude. glad he can recover loved ones for family In complete darkness I can’t imagine a blood layer what a story
Wow what an amazing person Edd is to do what he does. I'm sure not many people could do what he does. I'm glad there's people in this world like Edd to give families the closure that they need. My hats off to all the guys and gals that do cave rescues and recoveries.
Edd Sorenson is so damn good... That if he was one of the Chernobyl divers they sent it to drain the water.. He'd have somehow put the melted fuel back in the reactor, repaired the entire thing, refueled it, rebuilt the entire power plant, started It generating, re-synched it to the grid, and the damn station would still be in comisission generating power to this day.
😂 Yup, I'll never scuba (or sky) dive but if I had zero other options I'd say yes, I'll dive but only with Edd.
lol let's just hope no one follows these directions 😆
@@laurasalo6160 Right, right.. But if you absolutely had to pick one person to do so, and had zero option to just not do it... It would have to be Edd. 😂🤿💪
Well-conceived , clever comment 👍🏽✍️🧠🎯
@@blackhawks81H Certainly, who doesn't love Edd and think he's THE BEST EVER :)
Ed, what you (and Mike) do is admirable, great story.
THIS was the video I was waiting for! I could sit and listen to Edd and Mike's stories for hours! Thank you guys for posting this. I am normally not a huge fan of "reaction" videos on UA-cam, but both of you make it very entertaining and enjoyable and that has made me a fan and subscriber to your channel.
Obviously not trying to tell you guys how to run your channel, but your "story time" could be a very nice regular thing (I know getting to the story tellers may be tricky these days). Among others, I also watch this other channel on UA-cam where this guy gets friends and other fellow car enthusiasts to come over and just tell stories. It's quite entertaining. Anyways, just wanted to let you guys know that I really enjoy your content and look forward to your videos whenever you post them. Take care!
We really appreciate your feedback!
….. This is SO fascinating- the comments here, too- about the mortician stuff!!! I worked in Necropsy at a Toxicology lab for over a decade- (with rats, etc.)…..oh, the STORIES I have heard from other folks I have worked with…. I seriously could sit & listen to them FOREVER!!!
One guy went to school in Nebraska & got an Associates degree in Mortician Science- I REALLY wanted to do that!!
For this interview, I MUST say how respectable & perfect this guy is for the job of recovering bodies! He clearly respects the dead, & their families- & he is so humble even though he clearly is is very best & experienced diver (& he does know it!!)🙂🙂
We've been waiting so long for this!! We love Edd!! All of his stories are amazing. He is a hero and fantastic diver. Great video Gus and Woody!!
I cannot fathom the amount of courage you have to do a recovery. THANK YOU!
It would be cool to see Mike talking about this one from his POV too ! He told a great story on that past reaction vid. Another incredibly cool humble dude.
Shout out to Edd, Woody, and Gus love what you guys do love watching yous guys videos but Edd if you end up having IUCRR classes I would enjoy being an apprentice under you, I feel you have alot of wisdom when it comes to these rescues and recoveries. Thank you for what you do.
Funny story, I re-watched part one last night because I couldn’t sleep. Then spent forever trying to find part two! Came across other interviews Edd did regarding this recovery, but refused to watch them because I had to watch the Dive Talk one! Now it came up on my subscription page! Yahhhh, thanks Woody & Gus for reading my mind 💯❤️
oh there's a part one?
@@saysHotdogs yeah its brilliant, it's a video from 2ish months ago.
Turning down the full out laughing during these stories is important. The last half was very respectful. Thank you Gus.
You all with these negative comments need to chill. These guys are experienced divers, rescue divers and used to body recovery…it’s second nature for them to talk about it. It’s no different than morticians talking amongst one another. These guys are some of the most respectful guys I’ve heard. They have massive respect for the lost.
I'm thinking about all the comments about this guy's humility, and I find myself also thinking about the type of temperament necessary to do the type of work he does. What I come up with (and I'm not a diver) is that these guys (and they are few and far between) are incredibly solution oriented. There is no room for ego. No room for heroic excitement. No room for excitement period. Because if you think of yourself in that way, then you have to have the opposite, which is...disappointment. And if you're in ego and trying to problem solve and something doesn't work, your disappointment will get in the way of continually taking stock of why something didn't work, and how to solve the problem. I would love to pick his brain about he accesses that type of thinking, how he stays focused. Because those are incredible skills that can be applied to above water daily life!
Y’all need to get Edd on as much as possible!!! Absolutely love his dive stories!
Omg- can you imagine someone who has no idea this ever happened finding that camera, taking it home, and watching the footage- they're in for quiet a surprise. This man is amazing- how anyone can go into such places and operate the way he does, be able to make good decisions and nimble enough to manage these bodies and try to keep them intact- is beyond me. Once most of us realized we were swimming in body part soup I think we would be done. No to mention your diving into a place where a trained cave diver just died and you don't know why or how- or if it could possibly kill you to, and all this in zero visibility. In all honesty that seems like too much to ask of anyone- this guy is not just a hero but a god send to these families who have lost someone.
Thanks for bringing on Edd Sorenson and Mike Young. They ARE the dream team. Please keep bringing them on! Good on ya!
I love these types of videos with first hand accounts! Edd’s stories are so interesting and you both ask the right questions for us to understand!!!
Awww....love to hear about Mike finding a wedding ring 💍 from one of the victims. Just amazing....what a great storyteller Ed was. Thank you for this video 📹
What a machine. His poor wife, it must be very stressful for her. What a guy through. Wow 👏
Wow what a story. Edd is a beast. He and Mike have a special mind to be able to handle those situations. So glad the diving community has them to share their stories and wisdom. Thanks for the vid Gus & Woody!
Glad you enjoyed it
This story hit some kind of way with me. I am an advanced diver and was seriously thinking about becoming Tech. I had just spoken to my friend, who is a Tech instructor. On the day you uploaded this video (October 18th), we lost a diver. He was a tech diver. He had gone deep with the wrong air. He was so young. Now, I am not sure if I want to do tech.
Sorry to hear about the loss diver 😞
Absolutely love when you have Edd on. He is the GOAT! You guys are doing a great job…Keep it up!
Oh Ed don't press your luck. That's a beyond dangerous situation.
The best freaggin stories underwater available! We want more Sorenson stories!!!!!!!
Edds stories are so interesting definitely a great story teller! Would love to have him back again :’)
Definitely!!
Omg, Ed has more stories! I’m here for them, please!
How brave these guys are to risk their lives to recover bodies in some of the most secluded and dangerous places in the world... giving closure to those families. Uau. What a story, really guys. Thank you so much for sharing! You also made me laugh even though it´s a story with such a sad background. I guess in such a dangerous environment you can see things in a funny way, maybe not in the moment but afterward at least, making is less dark. You guys are true heroes, no doubt!
As a scuba diver, I appreciate the discussion and it's interesting to hear what this guy has to say.
What a wild story...thanks for sharing it with us Ed. would love to hear more of your stories when you have time to share them 👍
I agree...I think he should be back on the show sharing more stories!
@@DIVETALK Agreed Gus/Woody. He is also a great story teller and has some fantasic experiences to share.
I watch these shows in amazement. How the hell would you stay calm? Massive respect.
What are the ethics of a high risk rescue dive, where you're risking living people for definite body recovery? I'd be super interested in hearing how a decision is reached as to whether the risk is acceptable. Do the authorities become involved in such a decision, or is it purely down to the rescuers?
At what point do these guys stop assessing the situation? Do b they have more authority over park rangers?
It sounds like difficult recoveries usually involve highly experienced volunteers, so I'd assume it's left up to them and if they think it's sufficiently safe/worth it. I'm certain in certain fringe scenarios the coast guard or navy may be requested or commanded to attempt to recover a body or even other object with no volunteer assistance as well.
Put it in short I believe both of your ideas had merit.
There’s a documentary on NF about Norwegian cave divers who do a group dive and one of them gets stuck and drowns. They report it to the Police, the Police asses the cave and deem it too dangerous for a recovery so the ‘official’ response from the Police is “the cave will be his final resting place”
The Divers left the area and returned home. After a month or so they decided that their friend deserved to be recovered and buried correctly.
They had successfully dived the cave before, they were confident they could do it again. There was a team of volunteers as well as the original divers.
The Police response was “We do not recommend this, but we can’t stop you. If after your dive there is a body recovered from the cave, then nothing will come back on you”
After nearly the entire day, the original dive team successfully recovered the body of their friend.
@@realburglazofficial2613 Interesting. Given the emotions involved in rescuers being the divers actual buddy, I don't think I'd be comfortable with them making the decisions. The problem is, a it's such a niche sport/activity, the very experts in the field the authorities would approach for advice on the situation, would be the same people they'd have to reach out to carry out the rescue! When you know its only you who can do the job, there'd be enormous self pressure to go ahead with it. When the divers themselves are the "authority". Interesting area for anyone interested in ethics.
It’s voluntary and up to the divers.
I'm new to your channel and I'm now a subscriber. I want to thank you, Edd and every diver who has and still doing dive recovery for those who has lost their lives at sea. I didn't think it was this hard to recover bodies due to gas that's in the bodies from decomposing, anyways I commend each and every one for being supportive and a hero to many.
I have met Edd and his wife and they are lovely!
You guys should do a monthly interview with Edd. He is an incredible story teller!
LMAO at Gus recalling Cowboy Cerrone calling this guy a “super cave diver”🤣🤣🤣
Edd is awesome!! i've already decided when i get a sidewinder in the next few years *or whatever the newest model might be by then* I'm going to ask him to teach me. As an intro to cave only diver working to full cave is a challenge. I cant fathom what he has to do some of these dives. He is a living legend!! YES MORE EDD STORIES PLEASE!
Right on!
I just don't understand why those 2 guys are laughing?😮 Its so tragic story!
Respect to Edd!
Is called hysteria. They are not really 'laughing' ... it's a reaction to experiencing something so terrifying they laugh without being able to control it.
They likely don’t want things to get too somber, and people cope with hearing about death in different ways. They both love cave diving and I don’t think they want to turn off anyone who’s interested by getting too gloomy. They’re probably both really excited to have Edd on the show as well. He’s a fantastic guest; a very knowledgeable and skilled diver, a hero through and through, and a gifted storyteller.
It’s definitely a sad story, but these are diving nerds, so I’m sure it’s a blessing to get to talk to someone like Edd Sorenson, and make him comfortable enough to want to come back.
I've heard at least four videos on Mr.Ballen's channel that I'm 90% sure Edd Sorenson starred in. He is truly a wonderful person. He cares more for people he's never met than some people care for their own family. He is a true HERO!
I was about about to go to sleep when I saw this pop up. Man... I can't imagine doing all that for hours in basically the dark with 0 vis. All the feeling around and trying to navigate/find a body/then all the manipulation. Geez. It's definitely not for the claustrophobic or fear of the dark. But Edd and Mike at it again! So great to be able to hear this story. I hope we can hear a few more in the future!
Love people like edd, can never have enough of them