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> Risking lives to recover dead bodies does not sound logical You're a green-blooded, heartless monster, Mr. Spock ...

• kh_hk 10y ago
  It does not sound logical. Every time there's an underwater accident (including plane/helicopter accidents and shipwrecks), popular sentiment is on the same line: "why put lives in danger for dead ones" so there must be another reason for sending divers down there (other than feeling logical or not): - Something related to body identification and insurance. - Human life is cheaper than ROVs. - There are tasks that ROVs can't accomplish.
  • LanceH 10y ago
    One of the reasons is the bond between the living who continue the dangerous pursuit. It is a statement between them that nobody gets left behind. That is the level of commitment needed; unequivocal and unending.
    • harlanlewis 10y ago
      It's interesting to contrast this with mountaineering, and the many corpses pointing the way to Everest's summit. Some have nicknames.