Just thought I would let everyone know I met the instructor involved, not only was there a undercurrent but on that day the sea was rough. When they serviced the SMB was used but at that point it was too late and cd not be seen above the waves. The instructor involved (his words) they clipped themselves together by BCD, and that the current was so strong they went from Lombok to Bali, back to Lombok and then when found they were on their way to Nusa Penida. He actually stated that they were so close to Bali they could see traffic on the road.
The instructor involved said he had been diving for 14 years with 1000's of dives, 7 years diving experience in that part of Gili and nothing had prepared for what had taken place.
My point being is, that we need to be reminded ourselves, that diving conditions change, within seconds, as he discovered. We must also remember that how many of us dive without a 'snorkel' it's like all things being equal, we only need it, when we don't have it with us, and when something goes wrong, then we go 'why didn't I take that knife, snorkel, torch etc.
On that day he never thought that diving in daylight, by having a torch he could have made rescue earlier, by using his torch up the SMB. But then we are dealing with Island (casual) diving.
The instructor involved said he had been diving for 14 years with 1000's of dives, 7 years diving experience in that part of Gili and nothing had prepared for what had taken place.
My point being is, that we need to be reminded ourselves, that diving conditions change, within seconds, as he discovered. We must also remember that how many of us dive without a 'snorkel' it's like all things being equal, we only need it, when we don't have it with us, and when something goes wrong, then we go 'why didn't I take that knife, snorkel, torch etc.
On that day he never thought that diving in daylight, by having a torch he could have made rescue earlier, by using his torch up the SMB. But then we are dealing with Island (casual) diving.
