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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Chilling video shows diver's last moments 300-feet below water after ignoring warnings
Yuri Lipski, a Russian-Israeli diver, died after he ignored warnings and dived solo into the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, Egypt. His body was found nearly 300 feet underwater A harrowing clip captures the dreadful last moments of a diver's life before he met with a tragic fate at a dangerous diving location after disregarding safety advice. On 28 April 2000, Russian-Israeli scuba diver Yuri Lipski descended into the infamous Blue Hole situated in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt and tragically failed to return. It is believed that nearly 91 metres below the surface, Lipski suffered the fatal effects of nitrogen narcosis, caused by the high pressures at such depths, which can manifest in disorientation, illusions, euphoria, and poor decision-making. Yet, following the calamitous event, Lipski's helmet camera was retrieved, providing a bone-chilling perspective on his last moments, according to a report by the Daily Star. The camera footage unveils the stony seabed while Lipski's breathing creates an eerie soundtrack. Lipski had hoped to record the iconic arch within the Blue Hole, a detail confirmed by Tarek Omar, a seasoned technical diver who encountered Lipski in Egypt prior to his ill-fated dive, reports the Mirror US. Despite Omar's warnings and recommendations for significant preparatory training, earnestly stating "I said 'OK, so you'll need two weeks' training with me first, and then we'll film'," as recounted to The Guardian, Lipski refused due to time constraints and proceeded with the hazardous solo dive. His remains were recovered the morning after his dive. The site of the incident, the Blue Hole, whilst being a magnet for diving enthusiasts, has a grim reputation, attributed to the deaths of possibly as many as 200 individuals. "Recovering bodies is a case-by-case thing; I do it pro bono," Omar revealed to Scene Arabia. "It is a very critical and difficult thing to do – it requires more than just being a technical diver, it takes more than experience. It is very hard because you dive deep and you stay down to locate the remains." The notorious Blue Hole has claimed up to an estimated 200 lives, making it an infamous spot for diving enthusiasts. This underwater chasm, a submarine sinkhole, plunges to about 100 metres at its deepest point and boasts two channels into the ocean, presenting a thrilling yet treacherous challenge for daring divers from across the world. Yet for Omar, this perilous place is as familiar as his own home. "I know it like my kitchen," he confided to Cairo Scene, recalling his initial foray among numerous "missions" undertaken in nearly two decades exploring the Blue Hole. Notably, one of his expeditions etched his name in the record books with a remarkable 209-metre dive.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Diver's horrifying death after ignoring warnings and filming final moments
A harrowing clip has captured a diver's final moments before his tragic death at a notorious diving spot after ignoring warnings about the perilous nature of his actions. On April 28, 2000, Russian-Israeli diver Yuri Lipski took the plunge into the infamous Blue Hole in the Red Sea off Egypt and tragically never emerged again. It is believed that Lipski succumbed to the effects of nitrogen narcosis nearly 300 feet below the surface, where the intense pressure likely caused him to experience euphoria, confusion, hallucinations, and poor decision-making. In a grim twist, Lipski's helmet camera was found intact, providing a haunting glimpse into his last moments, as reported by the Daily Star. The recovered footage eerily displays the ocean floor while the sound of Lipski's breathing resonates ominously. Lipski had hoped to film the renowned arch of the Blue Hole, according to Tarek Omar, a technical diver who had met Lipski in Egypt prior to his ill-fated dive, reports the Mirror US. Omar, known as 'The Elder Diver', had warned against the risky solo dive without proper training. "I said 'OK, so you'll need two weeks' training with me first, and then we'll film'," Omar recounted to The Guardian. However, constrained by time, Lipski turned down the offer for training and went ahead with the dive alone. His body was discovered the following morning. The Blue Hole, a submarine sinkhole that attracts divers from around the world, is infamous for its treacherous conditions, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 200 people may have lost their lives there. "Recovering bodies is a case-by-case thing; I do it pro bono," Omar told Scene Arabia. "It is a very critical and difficult thing to do – it requires more than just being a technical diver, it takes more than experience. It is very hard because you dive deep and you stay down to locate the remains." With around 200 fatalities recorded, The Blue Hole remains an infamous yet beguiling destination for scuba enthusiasts globally. This submarine sinkhole, which plummets to approximately 100 metres at its deepest point and features two oceanic connections, presents dual allure and peril—a stone's throw from the shoreline. For Omar, this renowned diving haven has become second nature. "I know it like my kitchen," he disclosed to Cairo Scene, reminiscing over his initial journey into what would become numerous retrieval voyages. A veteran of nearly two decades exploring the depths of the Blue Hole, he once surfaced from the abyss with a title in hand subsequent to an astonishing 209-metre dive.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Chilling footage after diver ignored warnings and recorded his final moments
Yuri Lipski's body was recovered the next morning after he plunged to his death in the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, Egypt, and his helmet camera was found intact A harrowing clip shows the heart-stopping final moments of a diver at a deadly diving site, after he ignored cautions about his actions. On April 28, 2000, Russian-Israeli adventurer Yuri Lipski went down into the abyss of the Blue Hole in Egypt's Red Sea and vanished. Tragically, Lipski is believed to have died around 300 feet underwater, a depth where high pressure may have caused nitrogen narcosis – leading to a dangerous state of euphoria, bewilderment, hallucinations, and impaired judgment. Miraculously, Lipski's helmet camera was recovered, capturing a ghostly glimpse into his last breaths as reported by the Daily Star. The eerie film shows the ocean seabed rocks while Lipski's breathing reverberates in the background. He planned to record the famed arch of the Blue Hole, explained Tarek Omar, a seasoned diver who had met Lipski before the doomed expedition, reports the Mirror US. Omar, nicknamed 'The Elder Diver', initially discouraged the reckless unaccompanied mission, saying: "I said 'OK, so you'll need two weeks' training with me first, and then we'll film'," he told The Guardian. However, pressed for time with just a weekend free, Lipski turned down the essential training and dove alone. By the following morning, his remains were discovered. The Blue Hole, prized among divers but infamous for its perilous conditions, has seen up to an estimated 200 souls lost to its depths. "Recovering bodies is a case-by-case thing; I do it pro bono," Omar revealed to Scene Arabia. "It is a very critical and difficult thing to do – it requires more than just being a technical diver, it takes more than experience. It is very hard because you dive deep and you stay down to locate the remains." The Blue Hole, notorious as a diving hotspot, is believed to have claimed up to 200 lives. This submarine sinkhole, favoured by scuba enthusiasts, plummets swiftly to about 100 metres at its deepest with dual openings to the sea, posing a tempting yet perilous challenge for adventurers worldwide. Yet for Omar, this daunting location is as familiar as home. "I know it like my kitchen," he told Cairo Scene. Recalling his initial sortie of countless "missions" Omar's two-decade tenure at the Blue Hole has even seen him emerge with accolades, notably an impressive record-breaking 209-metre dive.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two more fires in Milwaukee happen in residences without sprinklers: 'None of that has to happen'
Two Milwaukee fires on June 1 that displaced nearly 40 people shared a troubling characteristic: no sprinklers. The lack of sprinklers prompted a call from Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski to address the issue, which has taken on increased prominence following a Mother's Day blaze that killed five people in a four-story apartment with no sprinklers in May. 'It looks like Godzilla took a bite out of both buildings. None of that has to happen,' Lipski said. 'Smoke alarms alert them to the problem; sprinklers allow them to get out.' Lipski's call to action came after the June 1 fires. About 25 people were displaced after a fire started at a 14-unit apartment at 4422 W. Hampton Ave. Less than 10 hours before, a four-unit apartment building at 8711 W. Villard Ave. set fire, displacing 14. Between the two fires, one person was injured and one firefighter had minor injuries. Investigators have yet to determine causes of the two fires, Lipski said. Lipski said sprinklers would have made a "dramatic difference" in these cases, echoing what he said following the Highland Court apartment fire in May. Since that fire and Lipski highlighting the issue, the lack of sprinklers in Milwaukee residences like these have come under scrutiny. That's allowed at these three buildings, and others like them, because of building code rules that allow buildings built before 1974 with certain sizes, shapes, dimensions and occupancy not to have sprinklers. The Hampton Avenue building was built in 1973 and the Villard Avenue apartment in 1962, according to online property records. On May 28, city officials met to review Milwaukee's sprinkler code, which is dictated by state law. That is due to Act 270, which then-Gov. Scott Walker signed into law 12 years ago and took away the ability of local governments to adopt municipal ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel previously reported that many state legislators, who were landlords themselves, helped pass laws around that time that undermined renter's rights. At the meeting, city officials said they are proposing increasing the number of fire protection inspections to twice a year in response to the Highland fire. The cost of adding sprinklers to buildings is a frequently cited reason for not requiring them and Lipski has pushed back against that repeatedly. At the meeting, he said it costs about the same as adding new carpet to a unit. On June 2, Lipski said he was feeling 'OK' about city officials' interest in addressing the issue. 'This has been a problem that's existed since sprinklers existed,' he said. 'It's not hyperbole. It's not fearmongering. It's happening and we got to see if we can fix it. If we try and we fail, then we'll just keep trying.' Officials estimate between 30,000 and 50,000 Milwaukee residents live in buildings without sprinklers. Milwaukee Common Council members Andrea Pratt and Mark Chambers Jr., who represent the areas where the June 1 fires occurred, did not immediately respond to Journal Sentinel requests for comment. The Red Cross opened a temporary shelter at Saint Paul Lutheran Church for tenants of the Humboldt fire, said Jennifer Warren, spokesperson for American Red Cross Wisconsin Region. Four people stayed overnight. Red Cross plans to host a Multi Agency Resource Center to help tenants secure another apartment. No date has been set yet. David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Two more fires in Milwaukee happen in residences without sprinklers
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Milwaukee fatal apartment fire; city leaders seek prevention options
The Brief Milwaukee city leaders are debating what to do to prevent fires in apartment buildings. Leaders are looking for options because the city cannot enact legislation that is stricter than state law. This debate comes in the wake of the fire at the Highland Court apartments in which five people died. MILWAUKEE - Firefighters say sprinklers could have saved five lives in a fatal Mother's Day Milwaukee fire. So why are thousands of buildings in the city not required to have them? What we know On Wednesday, May 28, the Milwaukee Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee met to talk about sprinklers. The Highland Court apartments did not have them. Highland Court was built in 1968, making it exempt from the state law that later required sprinklers. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services estimates 10,000 of the city's apartment-style buildings are not required to have sprinklers. What they're saying "I assure you we would not have had five fatalities probably would have had zero fatalities if we had functioning sprinklers," said Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. Wisconsin law prevents cities from having ordinances stricter than state law. That means Milwaukee cannot pass its own requirement for older buildings to go back and install sprinklers. On Wednesday, council members floated ideas like increasing safety inspections, looking for grant funding to help with sprinkler installation costs, and requiring landlords to disclose to tenants if the building does not have sprinklers before they sign a lease. "If we can even take small steps in that direction it would it would be a benefit," Lipski said. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News The case of the Highland Court fire remains under investigation. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News after sitting in on a committee meeting and using previous FOX6 News coverage.
