Cave diver pulled to surface barely alive - Eagle's Nest

[Tegg]

Rumor mill has it as a bad mix, with way too much helium.

Let's be careful with rumor mills... They sometimes leave off A LOT of details...

Again, I simply hope that those involved will post a detailed report of this accident so that others can learn from the mistakes/events and be overall better divers.

[jammer]

Does anyone have news about Judi's Heath and or progress. Also please let her or the family know that she is all of our prayers.

[Dave Lizdas]

We should all know CPR like those two. 15-20 minutes is probably more than most people could do alone. Best wishes.

[ombligo]

Judi is off life support and breathing on her own. She has not regained consciousness. It is still wait and see.

Rudy is at the hospital and stays there virtually 24/7. He has not lost hope but is determined to be there for Judi no matter what.

Rudy has requested that supporters not come to the hospital. At one point there were so many visitors that it created problems for the hospital workers. He knows you are out there and is extremely appreciative.

[John L.]

Judi is off life support and breathing on her own. She has not regained consciousness. It is still wait and see.

Rudy is at the hospital and stays there virtually 24/7. He has not lost hope but is determined to be there for Judi no matter what.

Rudy has requested that supporters not come to the hospital. At one point there were so many visitors that it created problems for the hospital workers. He knows you are out there and is extremely appreciative.

We will all keep praying for her, and we are here if you need us.

[girliegills]

Thank you for the update, Ombligo, on Judi's condition. I am not surprised that there were many people showing up at the hospital. Judi has touched so many of us and has dove with many of us over the years. We will sit tight and not intrude at the hospital but we would sure love to have updates on her condition. Sending additional prayers your way, Judi and Rudy.

[CaptainSpeleo]

Don't listen to any rumor mill. I'm sure that an official dive report will eventually be released.

[jpdiver]

I agree it is best to wait for the accident report and not speculate.There is no such thing as too much helium, at least above 500 feet or so. It is the O2 that matters and no one knows what the mix was yet.

[jammer]

I agree it is best to wait for the accident report and not speculate.There is no such thing as too much helium, at least above 500 feet or so. It is the O2 that matters and no one knows what the mix was yet.

So does that mean you can breath 100% helium on a dive less than 500ft? I am not a tech. diver so I do not know. If so why add 02 to the mix?

[Kelly Jessop]

I agree it is best to wait for the accident report and not speculate.There is no such thing as too much helium, at least above 500 feet or so. It is the O2 that matters and no one knows what the mix was yet.

So does that mean you can breath 100% helium on a dive less than 500ft? I am not a tech. diver so I do not know. If so why add 02 to the mix?

Jammer
100% of any inert gas such as helium and nitrogen would be fatal since there isn't any oxygen to support life.