While a spinal cord injury left Jerod Nieder paralyzed and without feeling from the chest down and changed his life forever, he also met his soulmate during his rehabilitation. The couple has now become an advocacy powerhouse for the paralyzed community. Jerod, 40, lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Hanna Nieder. Hanna was born on…
‘Love Wins’: Diving Accident That Left Man Paralyzed Also Led Him to the Love of His Life
The Incredible Petrified World (1959)
Four adventurers descend to the depths of the ocean when the cable on their underwater diving bell snaps. The rest of their expedition, believing them to be lost, abandons hope of finding them. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button…
Water Toys: Make the Ocean Your Personal Playground
Our bodies are comprised of about 60 percent water, so it’s no surprise we jump into lakes, bays, ponds, and the ocean at every opportunity. This collection of aquatic toys is designed to make getting wet a wonderful adventure. Brownie’s Marine Group Introduces Eco-Friendly Variable Speed Diving Systems. (Courtesy of Brownie’s Third Lung) (Courtesy of…
British Diver Rescued Off Malaysia Says His Son Died at Sea
MERSING, Malaysia—A Dutch teenager who disappeared after going diving off the coast of Malaysia is dead, according to his father who was found drifting at sea on Saturday, officials said. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Renze Chesters and his British father Adrian Peter Chesters, 46, were in a group of four who went missing on Wednesday afternoon on…
Diver’s Underwater Photography Captures ‘Two Worlds’
In the balmy waters of the South Pacific, marine conservationist, ocean photographer, and diver Renee Capozzola drifts gently through the blue. She’s waiting for something to cross her path, whether it be ambling sharks, sage sea turtles, or even a looming whale. Life in the ocean, after all, is always just around the corner—or rather,…
Diving Deep to Help Veterans Heal—Underwater
In the spring of 2014, while returning from “a whirlwind RV road trip” to his sister’s wedding, Josh and Neysa Grzywa and their two children learned that two more of Josh’s military “brothers” had committed suicide. Both of these suicides happened within a week. Eight of his military friends had died this way. All eight…
Cliff Diving Records Fall as Hunt and Iffland Triumph in Ireland
Dominant duo secure thrilling victories on action-packed day. Gary Hunt and Rhiannan Iffland maintained their winning form on a dramatic and barely believable day of action at the fourth stop of the 2021 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Downpatrick Head, Ireland. Here is all you need to know: Held on the rugged Irish…
Over Friendly Octopus Grabs Hold of Diver for a Big Kiss in the Waters of Hawaii
A pair of divers were hoping to get up close and personal with some marine life when they plunged into the waters off Hawaii, but they probably never imagined how close they really would get. Caleb Heikes and his diving companion were thrilled when they saw octopuses approaching them as they led a dive off…
Sunken Bomber
Commentary My friend struggled into his wetsuit. It was a warm, sunny Mediterranean day. I was driving a small motorboat across the bay from the biology research station to Calvi. “I cannot believe people do this for pleasure,” Daniel grumbled. Sweat was dripping down his forehead. His beard was wet and he wore a grumpy…
Lt. Sedgeley and the Sunken B-17 Bomber
Commentary My friend struggled into his wetsuit. It was a warm, sunny Mediterranean day. I was driving a small motorboat across the bay from the biology research station to Calvi. “I cannot believe people do this for pleasure,” Daniel grumbled. Sweat was dripping down his forehead. His beard was wet and he wore a grumpy…
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