re: Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice: His arm or his life

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So now it’s automatic that everyone asks that their medical bills get paid for them?

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if medical bills weren't so lusciously high now maybe people would stop begging so much.

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Most divers will carry a knife or dive tool as a standard part of their equipment. Don’t know if this guy had one. Maybe he couldn’t reach it. Maybe the screwdriver is what he had handy or already in his hand.

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I’m sure he carries a knife, every diver I know considers it standard equipment. Along with a knife mounted ant my chest I also carry a pair of trauma shears (in case of getting snagged on a line with steel leader, and usually a back up knife on my calf.

I’m guessing the screwdriver was attached to his wrist with a lanyard, sounds like it was his only option.