Comments on: Conrad Pfeifer: Cave recovery diver

By: Terr Molnar

Terr Molnar — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:06:01 +0000

I’d love to go to the springs again with you! When do we leave?

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5 Intense Wilderness Rescue Stories — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:08:30 +0000

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By: Darlene Christian

Darlene Christian — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:14:53 +0000

What a wonderful article. As one of Conrad’s students, he definitly emphasis safety. I am cavern certified and the caverns are beautiful. I respect the rules of diving and don’t go past my limits. Conrad is a great teacher.

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By: Conrad

Conrad — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:49:31 +0000

Hey gang thanks for the comments. I know it sounds crazy but underwater caves are one of the prettiest places on earth. Unlike dry caves a diver can experience water filled passages in 3D. We can go to ceiling or any wall. We are also in more control than one might think. Unlike skydiving,white water rafting etc, we can stop and turn a dive at anytime, But time is air and air is time.
All of you are right in saying that the human element is the issue with most accidents. The human mind and judgement are the most important piece of equipment that a diver possesses. Cave diving is also one of the most physical demanding activities a person can participate in. Many of our recoveries are people with sedentary jobs who go cave diving 5 days a year. I have recoverd a few heart attack victims who had no business even recreational diving.
I love introducing people to the world of underwater geology and the beauty of cave. But I want them to hear that little voice saying “be careful” each time they dive.
I invite any or all of you to come to the Florida Springs wiht me sometime
Conrad

By: JoAnna

JoAnna — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:57:53 +0000

Hi Heather ~

When I talked to Conrad about what he does – both as a police officer and as a cave recovery diver – he, in many ways, just sounded tired. You’re right … so much of what he does is preventable. Like he said in the interview:

I’m 48, so I’ve been through the 20-year-old mindset of “I have to go do everything.”

And it’s true. I imagine it never gets any easier each time he’s called to do a recovery. It’s sad and unfortunate, but maybe it’s just human nature to push the limits of what we are able to do safely.

Thanks for stopping by ~
JoAnna

By: Heather Carreiro

Heather Carreiro — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:18:49 +0000

Wow, I didn’t know there was such a thing as cave recovery divers. I’ve got a lot of respect for someone like Conrad who does these recoveries, especially since it seems like a lot of the time the accidents could have been prevented.