Divers Rescued After Drifting 36 Hours at Sea

A couple's harrowing experience at sea underscores the importance of safety measures and preparedness while diving in open ocean.

Dive Industry News and Matters

A couple from Texas recently endured a terrifying 36-hour ordeal at sea after being swept away by strong currents while scuba diving in the Gulf of Mexico. Their dramatic rescue highlights both the perils of diving in unpredictable waters and the critical need for effective safety protocols.

X-RAY MAGAZINE FEATURE

Beneath the Waters of Balmorhea

For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with aquatic ecosystems. Whenever I see a clear body of water, my immediate desire is to slip beneath the surface to explore what ever hidden mysteries it may hold. Even after 30 years of diving in freshwater, it seems I am still discovering something new on each dive. I am constantly on the look out for clear water containing native species of aquatic flora and fauna to photograph underwater.

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Garold Sneegas
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Travel & Trips

When I travel, I always map a course that meanders around the country side to check out potential dive sites, especially sites that contain species of fish I have never photographed before. Such was the case in the middle of February 1996 when I went to visit friends in Alpine, Texas, and made a stop on the way down at Balmorhea State Park in Toyahvale, Texas.

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