It's not the cave's fault. It's always been fully trained on how to be a cave, therefore it did everything right. So it's up to the intruding human to train itself accordingly to avoid catastrophe inside that well-trained cave.

🤣🤣🤣 Oh my gods, I'm dying over Gus with his, "That's a Venezuelan woman. Oh, I'm going back down. I have no air, but it's safer down there."

Hearing you guys talking about what could happen if a cave started flooding, I just immediately flashed back to the Mossdale Caverns disaster. How they decided to go caving that day, even with the forecast for rain, and the sky opened up just when they were going through the Marathon Crawl, leaving no survivors out of the six in there. Absolutely horrible and a good example of why weather should always be taken into account when you go caving.

This guy is beyond lucky a diver by the name of Peter Verhulsel was met with the same nightmare that this diver faced. In South Africa this happened, he was diving with his friend and got lost in the cave, he found a underwater beach sort of say and he stayed there praying for a rescue but the rescue team were only 40 yards away from him and missed him. They later discovered his last message he wrote in the sand to his wife and kids. He had starved to death. God Bless his soul.

I love Woody's over involvement in re-enactments like they're real. Such an innocent quality. 😲

I handled and worked around 7,200 volts for at least 25,000 hours over my powerline career and you can obviously do it safely. If you follow the safety rules. I know many industries have tough guys who think safety rules are silly. But our safety rules were written in blood and that changes your mindset on safety rules. Electricity works the same today as it did yesterday and there's something cool and peaceful about respecting it. It has the ability to find your mistakes instantaneously.

Fellow Venezuelan diver here! Nowhere near the level you guys dive but just recently moved back to Venezuela after 8 years living abroad and looking forward to get my rebreather and maybe even cave diving certification soon. I have been binge watching all your videos since I found your channel a few weeks back and I’m completely hooked! Thanks so much for everything you do

Very heartwarming and indeed a miracle he lasted long enough for his "English" angels to save him lol. That part was funny. Thanks for the vid guys. Hope you're both having a nice, relaxing holiday season. And Gus, I was literally thinking of the heart stab right before you did it. That is prob one of the funniest Dive Talk community inside jokes.

Near tears with this one right here guys! That poor woman, I cannot imagine how she felt for those three days but I'm sure she let out the biggest sigh when he came home. Heaven and the angels are English was a nice compliment and that hug he gave after being rescued looked like he never wanted to let go, he was so lucky. Real nice happy ending Brilliant guys!

Ahhh, think I'll catch this episode while hunkered down in my warm bed waiting for coffee to be done! Great way to start the week. Hope you guys both had a good Christmas!

I didn't know Gus was Venezuelan, so am I! I would have never guessed. Keep up with the great content guys. It's so sad the current situation with Venezuela. I'm pretty sure there is massive unexplored caves given the geography of the country. Guys like Mike Young would have mapped the entire place with you if it wasn't for the actual reality down there... Only for reference, such a rescue on today's Venezuela would have been impossible in so many different ways.

You can tell woody is so done with the stab in the heart joke but Gus still does it and it's hilarious XD

It's so true how woody always says you can get lost even going like 20ft into a cave. When you turn around everything looks sooo different! Just my experiences hiking and dry caving I can agree with that 100%. Places I've been to a bunch of times can look different.

Wow that is one for the books. That made me cry at the end when they yelled out he's okay he's alive. I am so happy that there are at least happy endings to some dive mishaps. This is why you need to be certified to go cave diving. Although I may never go cave diving I enjoy watching others do it.

In regards to saying a prayer in place of any safety rule, let me offer this old joke. During flooding a few years back, the police went through the neighborhoods and told the people to evacuate, one old man refused " I have prayed for safety- I'll be alright". That evening as the water deepened- volunteers in a boat came by, " I have prayed for safety- I'll be alright" was his answer. Midnight- the water was nearly to the rooftops, a National Guard helicopter came by, again his answer " I have prayed for safety- I'll be alright" he shouted to the helicopter. The next morning, at daybreak, no house- no old man to be found. He was asking St Peter- " What happened? I had prayed for safety- I thought everything would be alright" St Peter replied " Hey- we sent you a police car, a boat, and a helicopter!"

Hi Gus! I didn't know at all that you were Venezuelan. I'm also Venezuelan and a fellow diver. I think you might have some misconceptions about the current state of Venezuela. Although it's not at its peak it's not as dangerous as you imagine. Many people come here to dive with us from Europe and Russia and we have a blast every other weekend. You should check out a place called Los Testigos is an island on the furthest north point of the Venezuela sea. I've met people that traveled all around the world and they say it's an unremarkable experience. Please give your home country a try someday there are many beautiful things and places here too!

I definitely think cave diving can be done safely when following the rules, but I will never be able to try it. I have claustrophobia and panic attacks, so I'm glad I can just enjoy diving through your lens, Gus and Woody!

Really amazing and admirable he faced his near-death experience head on and went back to the very cave that almost took his life. Only after he proceeds to get certified, of course, and then becomes an advocate for others to get proper training before blindly attempting advanced situations.

Cave divers volunteering for rescues like that absolutely restore a bit of my faith in humanity. They have a specific, unique, and uncommon set of skills even among divers, let alone the general population, and the fact that a human life is on the line and they're potentially one of the only people able to safely conduct the rescue means that they'll prioritize that stranger and fly across entire continents at the drop of a hat to to save them. Truly inspiring! Despite how awesome it is that cave divers will do that, the harsh reality is that rescues very often become recoveries (not the fault of the rescuers, at all). So, the best case is for no one go go into a cave who isn't trained and doesn't have the correct equipment. That's one thing your channel has absolutely ingrained in my brain. At the same time, I still want to try scuba someday! (And I have you guys to partially thank for that).

It is really uplifting that people are so willing to do anything it takes to save someone they don't know

The greatest thing a life can do is save another, crazy situation, miracle outcome, shows how strong the fellas mindset to survive was and the thing I find most amazing and a lot of times forgotten is the bravery of the guys who drop what they do and travel to a unknown potential death situation to help…amazing outcome

I can only imagine the relief and elation the family felt when he came out of that cave alive what a wonderful story of an unlikely miracle

how wonderful to have a person drop everything to save another , This gentleman almost gave up , only to be rescued at the last moment , his lady must have been living in the depths of depths of despair , i surly would have loved to see her face when they were reunited , , amazing rescue , thank you to all these guys to make this happen . my love to all liz xx

Woodys happiness is contagious. Also it's nice to hear gus tell us more information about where he's from and basically shows us his country. I think that's a cool background for you guys on the show.

I absolutely adore Woody, he's so precious 😭🖤

Don't sell yourselves short. You may not be traveling the world saving lives in caves but think about how many people you've saves by bringing awareness to the dangers of cave diving IF UNTRAINED. I think you guys are more important because of your influence on the diving community, can prevent stuff like this from happening to new divers who feel over confident and venture into caves without proper training.

This one got me emotional. So glad he made it out safe 😭

That’s an amazing story but like Woody said it seems like the same story over and over. It does inspire you to become a better diver and a cave diver

I have 2 points on this one. First, it fascinates me, the brotherhood, guys fly all over the world in these stories just to help out a diver, no questions if they were being stupid or anything. They just drop everything and get on a plane. Pretty awesome. Second, a good idea would have been to have one stay in the air pocket feeding out that rope while the other searched. If he got out then that guy would have the rope and if not he could make it back to the air pocket and try again. They didn't make it deeper than the rope length yet. Of course a better idea is to be trained and not be in that situation.

Omg...when he described the moment they found him, I got goosebumps all over!

I loved this show as a kid. I remember this episode too. I always wanted to be a diver growing up. I was amazed he lived. God looks after idiots.

What amazes me is the pure ignorance of these divers. Was never too much into it besides snorkel diving up to 10 meters but seeing all of this and understanding how dangerous every mistake can be is ... well, I respect the atmospheric conditions. Having in my family a world renowned National Geographic photographer who did this many time I can only say - popularization of certain sports and activities is a problem. Ignorance just destroys everything that you fine people try to promote with upmost care to delivering safety. Safety, for god's sake. A chilling reminder that not everything is for everyone. Thank you for sharing - besides those mediocre videos of top 10. That's waste of time.

These Gentlemen are extremely lucky not to have a fatal incident I have responded to many cave rescues Dat have not had such a wonderful outcome this Diver to be trapped in a cave system with cold efecting him after 36 hrs is a True miracle

the Angels didn´t save him, it was a certified cave diver that saved him.

These dudes are heros. What an incredible story. Using all your experience and training to save someone's life well over a thousand miles away. Merry Christmas guys!

Im 17 and I Don't think ill ever go diving but I enjoy watching and learning from you guys anyway, keep it coming. From FL

Wow he was extremely lucky that someone was able to dive & save him. Enjoyed it thanks

Such a feelgood story, Gus & Woody! What a great way to start my Monday :-) Fun fact: We're native neighbours, Gus. I live in Trinidad & Tobago, neighbour twin islands of Venezuela. We have many Venezuelan refugees here (my neighbours are Venezuelan) & Spanish is on our school curriculum (which I did in secondary school & am still fluent today). Our street signs are even in English & Spanish. I've actually been to Margarita and had such a blast but would like to visit other parts of Venezuela too, if possible in the future. All in all, great video guys! Rescue 911 was also a great blast from the past:-)

I absolutely love you gentlemen. Woody you remind me so much of my uncle Joe. You're doing extremely well with your reactions. I appreciate you both. Thank you. 💘

Just by watching your channel I'm so sucked into Cave Diving it combines two really terrifying situations for me but knowing that there's all this training that you say anyone can do it I think I could do it if I was with guys like you who were experts that I could trust

Man I remember this show. Every week we would sit down as a family and watch rescue 911.

That was from that old show "Rescue 911" ? I remember back when we were kids,we watched that series. It was probably first half of '90s. Greetings from Dubrovnik, Croatia✌

He estado siguiendo tu canal desde hace meses, también venezolano y me he llevado una gran sorpresa. Excelente canal, sigan ambos enseñando como este deporte tiene que ser hecho de forma segura.

It’s good to know that there are super good people in this world! Including the two of you! Keep up the good work! Thank you!

Guys congrats on 75k I’m really happy for you guys keep pushing those numbers, I see you guys has the best diving channel !!! Since the beginning I love you guys more blessings to you two woody and gus happy holidays be safe !!!!

Great story! That must be the worst feeling to have to walk away from the cave knowing your husband is still inside. Thankfully it was a freshwater cave, so at least if he could survive the air and warmth side of it, after 3 days, he could probably still have something to drink. It's gross, but if you're thinking this is it, river cave water probably still seems like a miracle.

Great video, glad about the happy ending! I've participated in one cave recovery, and it's a very 'bifurcated' feeling. Devastating for the death of a diver but also a lot of comfort in being able to bring him back to his family.

I’m someone who was skeptical of diving but your videos explaining what should have been done/proper technique and your enthusiasm towards diving in general have actually spiked my interest in getting certified!

Me and my sister used to watxh Rescue 911 with my Dad when we were kids, loved this show, there was some epic rescues on this show. Go on Kirk!

After a ton of these videos I notice a pattern. Ppl not being certified, not actually Knowing what they doing, just having quarter or half equipment. I'm aow certified, but damn I pretty sure cave diving is an unforgettable experience aswell. Also also the new skills you learn with it. Anyways take care out there my dive Buddies!

"The angels are coming for me and they speak English." That actually made me laugh out loud.

I'm also Gustavo, haha! What a great video, they got all the actual people to act out their parts and they did a pretty good job too!

This video made me cry im so happy they found him!!!

I watched that show “ Rescue 911” when I was a kid and I’m now 45. So yeah, he’s either very old or dead. That show taught me so much!!!

Ok Gus had me in tears. The “oh boy” always hits but the putting reg back in mouth and heading back in away from wife 😂

I am just getting my coffee in the cold as hell great northern Country 🇨🇦 Canada. Rescue 911 re-enactments are hilarious 😂 but your abundance of knowledge and facts got me into a SCUBA DIVING CLASS in my city! I have been to three and we get in the water at our deepest pool this week. So very excited 😊Hope you both had a great holiday weekend.

Community here is just fantastic, first of I love the videos and follow you both like a little fan girl, and we never see dislikes here, not on comments, and rarely on videos

These guys going into a cave with zero cave diving skills and getting lost with no line, and silted out is more horrifying to me than any horror movie.

You are both heroes too! Because you educate people about diving. You never knew, maybe you save lives because of the info in videos you guys making or prevent loss of live for bunch of people out there. I just want you guys to know that i was so depressed, and thinking about doing negative things, and binging on your videos help me goes through that. Thank you for that, at least to me, both of you guys are real hero too Woody and Gus!

Holy doly batman! Nothing like learning a lesson the hard way! He had a couple more angels sitting on his shoulders while he waited. Glad to hear he made it out. And Happy Holidays to you both. Looking forward to spending the New Year with you.

I've only been diving twice, but I LOVE your content! Both dives were in VZLA. Lived there 15 years. Still hopeful to go back one day! This footage really took me back ❤️.

Why am I crying 😭 ¡que bueno!

THE JOKES at the start hahahaha so good, hope you guys find alot more gems to react to, and fails ALSO i complained about the time per episode, IM SORRY, each one is great, 1hour ones are well suited, 15mins are great and edited well, AMAZING JOB.

You guys are AMAZING! The guy in the cutie in the pink hat, the huggable teddybear, and the viking king edd! Great event explaining skills. Easy to understand. i dont dive, i dont even swim. But your posts are SO interesting, Thank You🌞

LOVE the cave rescues/recoveries! Can't wait to hear another crazy story from Mike Young or Edd Sorenson.

Without having dived an inch...about 2,5 cm...with bottled air i have learned so much by just watching you guys channel that you can post my certificate cave diving by mail....lol

Yeeeesss!!! Rescue 911 was my families favorite show growing up. We would all sit together and watch it. The music in the background is so nostalgic.

I never even thought about this sort of thing before I stumbled upon your channel and now it's like I spend so much time watching these videos I'm totally fascinated by all this

Pretty cool to see you guys grow your following past so many other diving related channels that are much older than yours. Not that its a competition but i think what you guys do is the perfect combination of technical diving knowledge mixed with fun easy to swallow content with very little gear reviews which is what most diving related content creators tend to do the most (yawn). Keep it up guys.

Love your videos every single time. Big fan here. Your knowledge, skill and awareness specially for cave certification is very important and you guys are saving lives! I truly believe that you are bringing more people to the scuba world with your fantastic videos and promoting the great divers , instructors and dive places all over the world. But for the first time I saw you guys being sarcastic and cocky in the beginning of this video. Keep it real... people that you are joking and laughing about made huge mistakes but they are human beings!

I like how Woody approaches these videos. A lot of divers wouldn’t admit to knowing there level of experience, so humble. He’s the one I’d like as a teacher.

Gus, I see what you did at the end with plugging a previous/similar video! I love that you, and Woody, are constantly brainstorming little things to add to the videos/channels. Im sure linking previous videos will increase exposure! Good stuff!

And thus one made me smile…and is why I watch these videos..

Great videos, I’ve never dived but y’all are so entertaining and educational. ITS AMAZING, thank you!

I will never dive, but I love these videos.

Hey there brothers! just wanted to pop in an tell you guys that i love your guys show and I am also from Michigan and have never been diving before EVER. just watching you guys talk about your knowledge of the sport is awesome! Keep up thr good work fella's!

Prayers are good. Who doesn't love a prayer? But a prayer should not be plan A. But at least a heart-warming rescue story. Have a great New Year guys.

This was one of the best stories you guys have ever done ! Amazing keep it up dive crew !

I would love to get rescued by you two guys :D Have a great 2022! Much love

wow .) i cannot emphasis enough to respect safety rules. even the unspoken/unwritten. you cannot measure safety rules until you experience an incident. they are for good reasons. stay safe and healthy. my deepest respect to all rescue teams. :x

There is no better friend in this world than one you can call for help and they will immediately jump on a plane and fly 1500 miles to help you. That man is a hero.

THESE are the videos I actually sub to this channel for. Amazing footage, Thank you.

Wow this one gave me goose bumps, that was one very lucky guy.

OMG GUS IS VENEZUELAN? I wanna learn how to dive even more now 💕 Saludos de una compatriota venezolana Gus! 🫶🏻

Yay lets go diving in Venezuela you guys, looking forward to the time when you do.

There’s no other Channel I’m happy to see an add glad to see the work starting to pay off for you guys

Amazing story. Gave me chills

What a great story, I could definitely see you guys showing up to help out whoever you are able to.. Love the channel, love the inspiration! Happy soon to be New Year!

This is a scary yet beautiful story about Hero’s 💙 Those guys truly are selfless Angels 😇 WOW!!!

WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT. HAPPY NEW YEAR GENTLEMAN....ALL THE BEST AND I LUV YOU WOODY!!!!

Woody is so disappointed in Gus for not knowing more about Venezuelan cave diving lmaoooo new video idea get down there boys 😂

I love the "OMG heaven in English and the angels are English" lmao. I'm so glad he made it out though. Great rescue

hahaha woow, I've been lost in this channel the past 2 days, and Gus suddenly saying he's from Venezuela made me go "A laa veeergaa!!" hahah

Oh snap! I used to watch Rescue 911 when I was a very young kid. Looked forward to it every week.

I stumbled across a 1981 Thesis about Karst Topography in Florida. Last paragraph of the 80 pages read that Sheck Exley dove my spring to 240' deep. So I lied when I told you no one has ever dove it before.

Hey Dive talk, i really enjoy your channel! Eventhough i never dived before, your videos made me realise that cave diving is such an extreme environment. Keep it up!

In a silted out area when trying to find someone you could take down a retractable pole so you can poke around the water out from your own body to see if the other persons body is near you? I’m not a diver, it’s just a thought on how to extend our fingertips to find the lost person using something longer than our arms/hands length

I have been watching your videos for about a year now. I am a non-diver with thalassophobia, who also happens to have a deep love for the ocean. (Pun intended). Watching your videos has only made me love it more and want to get into diving. Hoping one day the love with overpower the fear, and I can experience cave diving for myself. I just want to thank you both for amazing content and for slowly helping me get over my fears. P.S. Octopus are aliens!

It's really quite a trip seeing clips from those classic "unexplained mystery" and "rescue" style shows from the early 90s. "Rescue 911" is one that I remember particularly well, maybe because it scared the hell outta me so many times as a kid.

That's soo scary... but also fascinating, I learn every time more, thanks guys :)