Our local news produced quite possibly the worst diving segment ever. It seems that they could have teamed with one of the local dive shops to put out information that may have actually encouraged non-divers to consider the sport.
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East Alabama's News Leader WLTZ
SPECIAL REPORT: Dive Detectives
Christina Chambers
Story Created: Jul 8, 2010 at 8:50 PM CDT
Story Updated: Jul 9, 2010 at 5:55 AM CDT
SCUBA diving is considered a recreational sport, but for the Chambers County Sheriffs Department Dive Team, it's a job.
According to Tommy High, Chambers County Dive Detective, investigative diving is different from investigating on land because of the low visibility under the water.
The Chambers County Dive Team was started in 2006. The dive team performs search and recovery of bodies and evidence. A couple of months ago, the dive team assisted in the recovery of stolen guns in the Lee County Lake. They were also on standby for the drowning at Chewacla State Park a few weeks ago.
"We work in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies around as a mutual aid," said High.
According to the National SCUBA Diving Association, SCUBA diving is considered one of the most dangerous activities in the world, but still millions of people successfully obtain scuba diving certifications around the world every year.
"It's claustrophobic, you will only know if you can do it if you are in a controlled environment," said High. High said a marked flag must be on top of the water to let people know divers are below the water.
For more information on how to scuba dive, you can contact your local dive shop.
Follow link for video
East Alabama's News Leader WLTZ
SPECIAL REPORT: Dive Detectives
Christina Chambers
Story Created: Jul 8, 2010 at 8:50 PM CDT
Story Updated: Jul 9, 2010 at 5:55 AM CDT
SCUBA diving is considered a recreational sport, but for the Chambers County Sheriffs Department Dive Team, it's a job.
According to Tommy High, Chambers County Dive Detective, investigative diving is different from investigating on land because of the low visibility under the water.
The Chambers County Dive Team was started in 2006. The dive team performs search and recovery of bodies and evidence. A couple of months ago, the dive team assisted in the recovery of stolen guns in the Lee County Lake. They were also on standby for the drowning at Chewacla State Park a few weeks ago.
"We work in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies around as a mutual aid," said High.
According to the National SCUBA Diving Association, SCUBA diving is considered one of the most dangerous activities in the world, but still millions of people successfully obtain scuba diving certifications around the world every year.
"It's claustrophobic, you will only know if you can do it if you are in a controlled environment," said High. High said a marked flag must be on top of the water to let people know divers are below the water.
For more information on how to scuba dive, you can contact your local dive shop.