The diver screamed into his comms: “He’s alive! He’s alive!” On the camera, Harrison’s eyes, wide with fear and exhaustion, blink into the lens.
It was impossible. It defied all rules of survival. Diver Nico rubbed Harrison’s shoulder and gave him the “OK” hand signal. Harrison broke down crying, though his tears were invisible in the water.
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But the rescue was dangerous. Harrison had spent 3 days at depth under extreme pressure. If they just pulled him to the surface, his blood would boil with nitrogen bubbles (the bends), and he would die instantly. They had found him, but getting him out was the hardest part.
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