brnt999
Contributor
I have read quite a few incidents on the accidents forum where one diver gets into trouble and sinks, and a second diver goes after him and becomes a second victim. Often they suffer a dcs hit because of the extra depth and the fact if they do recover someone they have to make a rapid assent. An incident like this recently happened off Vancouver Island. I have read that a rule of rescuing is you shouldn't become the second victim. I have been thinking that is easier said than done. If you are diving with a family member or a long time buddy the idea that you would simply let them sink without trying to help them would be hard to live with. You would also have to answer to their loved ones about why you did nothing. Do you think you could live with yourself and do nothing?