American Free-Diver Nick Mevoli Dead After Attempting to Break Record in Bahamas
American free-diver Nicholas Mevoli, of New York, died after attempting to break a record in the Bahamas. According to the press release, he went through complications while trying to resurface, lost consciousness and was unable to be revived.
Mevoli loved diving and kept a blog about his adventures in the water, including his record-breaking 91-meter dive. He explained that it took a lot of patience, practice, and letting go while attempting to dive. And it was during that practice that he also learned how to control his emotions and body during the resurfacing, which is often the most dangerous part of the dive.
"During my 91m dive I felt myself pass the 50m mark and I knew I was past the point of no return. I was unsure of the dive and said a little prayer, 'Shepard me oh lord.' It was then that I let go completely and I made the dive easily with a clean surface protocol. I didn't fight it, it was completely relaxed, allowed the water and my body to do what they were going to do and before I knew it I was at the plate," Mevoli blogged.
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"Water is the acceptance of the unknown, of demons, of emotions, of letting go and allowing yourself to flow freely with it. Never lie to the water because you are only lying to yourself. Be true to yourself. Accept faults and weakness. Rally around strengths and ability. Be open and accept the emotions as they happen and let them pass. Come to the water willing to be consumed by it but also have the confidence that your ability will bring you back," he concluded.
The AIDA issued a statement saying that Mevoli appeared to have suffered a "depth-related" injury to his lungs, which caused him to stop breathing. Medics were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead in the Bahamas.
Fans have stated that while they are sad about the loss, they take peace in knowing he died doing what he loved.
