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#14167
Distress diver
GenoMc - 7/27/2008 8:04 PM
Category: Survey
Replies: 99

You are at 100ft(30m) You look down and see someone way down at what seems to be about 150ft(50m) and who also seems to be in trouble. Do you?
#12178
Eric_R - 8/08/2014 8:58 PM
[Choose #2] There’s really no correct answer. I would evaluate the situation and act accordingly
#3789
oceanbound - 1/27/2013 10:29 PM
[Choose #1] I know my limits. I would try to get both the divers and the DM’s attention
#348
Johnx15 - 9/21/2008 7:46 PM
[Choose #2] It depends if the made me mad that morning
#25
deepsteel - 9/07/2008 10:30 PM
[Choose #2] descend only if you are qualified to do so.
#108
niacentine - 9/03/2008 12:40 AM
[Choose #2] I’m a dm, tec-deep/trimix, I can make it into a deco dive to save someone
#1030
scubabum - 8/12/2008 8:42 AM
[Choose #2] I will assist if it does not put me in unacceptable risk
#1378
Coho - 8/10/2008 11:41 AM
[Choose #2] Depends if master’s near; I’m not qualified for rescue, but I’d do my best, have buddy tell master.
#7880
Kemperite - 8/07/2008 6:41 PM
[Choose #2] As a tec diver, I’d tell you not to put yourself at risk. Have gear and deco computer at all times.
#144
vyvial - 8/07/2008 5:01 PM
[Choose #5] what? I’m diving here.
#3442
Dorkfish - 8/05/2008 8:45 PM
[Choose #1] You can not perform a safe rescue without training. Don’t put yourself at hazard if preventable.
#2242
MDW - 8/04/2008 4:11 PM
[Choose #2] assuming 150 is not below my MOD
#2209
rustymich - 8/02/2008 5:35 AM
[Choose #2] If properly equipped
#5082
divershaun - 7/31/2008 6:44 PM
[Choose #2] depending on the situation, if i have enough air, etc.
#6109
HogLifer - 7/30/2008 9:46 AM
[Choose #2] I am trained for this, if not don’t risk your life get the dive master, there are a lot of vriables
#2271
Kevin_in_nj - 7/29/2008 3:32 PM
[Choose #2] where is his buddy? yes i would enter rescue/reconery mode if the conditions were safe 4 me/buddy.
#1613
AirOn - 7/29/2008 12:19 PM
[Choose #1] DM or Boat, whatever i can get to first. No sence getting us both into a bad situation and die.
#274
Rickie - 7/29/2008 7:34 AM
[Choose #2] as long as i still have enough air to ascend
#4682
Montanaman - 7/29/2008 7:25 AM
[Choose #2] Some things to concider. What was my dive plan? How long have I been at 30m? Is he on the bottom? D
#565
Enkidulumo - 7/28/2008 11:17 PM
[Choose #2] I would look at my computer and presure gauge to make sure I can safely rescue the distres diver.
#361
LVDiver - 7/28/2008 8:07 PM
[Choose #1] Assuming there is a dive master around. Answer gets more complicated if not.
#1403
RigHunter - 7/28/2008 7:02 PM
[Choose #2] You gotta try...right???
#6537
MonkeyDiver - 7/28/2008 1:32 PM
[Choose #1] Not enough information to answer.
#3609
jfhuard - 7/28/2008 12:29 PM
[Choose #2] as long as it doesn’t put my life at risk - do I have enough air, deco time, etc.
#677
Oryon - 7/28/2008 11:37 AM
[Choose #3] I don’t know enough about my current status, air / nitrox, remaining air etc
#14724
tardmaster - 7/27/2008 9:32 PM
[Choose #1] unless you have the training for it.
#8208
GypsyDiver - 7/27/2008 8:44 PM
[Choose #2] It really depends on you knowing your limits.