Biking to Disaster
A DAN member incurred a serious cycling injury during a five-day bike expedition. Thanks to DAN insurance, they were able to access emergency evacuation and medical procedures. Read more of the incident.
Alert Diver Category: DAN Was There for Me
An Unconscious Ascent
WHILE DESCENDING ON OUR SECOND DIVE, I was at around 60 feet when I unexpectedly started ascending rapidly to the surface.
Knocked Down on Bonaire
Bonaire offers great opportunities for divers to try beach entries. But upon entering into the water, major waves knocked the divers down and caused major problems.
Third Time’s a Charm
Decompression sickness (DCS) is layered in variables and unique to each person. An experienced technical diver discusses their three DCS diagnoses and how they’ve since made adjustments.
I Didn’t See That Coming
MY HUSBAND, BARRY, AND I got our dive certifications in Cozumel, Mexico, in 1994, and since then it has been one of our favorite destinations. We spent three weeks diving […]
Heart Attack in Madagascar
A heart attack nearly took one divermaster’s life, but thanks to his familiarity with DAN, he was able to get the care he needed. Read more about DAN’s intervention.
Drowning From the Inside Out
A diver nearly drowned during ascent. Acting quickly, he made a rapid ascent so not to black out. Read more about his harrowing story.
Healing Without Worry
AFTER I SPENT ALMOST 20 HOURS in a hyperbaric chamber over five days, life there had grown tedious. The last 15 minutes, however, were not only exciting but highly instructive. […]
Travel Plans Interrupted
A diver frequently experienced headaches after dives, but didn’t think much of it. Weeks before a big trip, a doctor’s appointment revealed a brain tumor. DAN helped the family cancel their trip easily.
Bent in Chuuk
What started as stomach cramps eventually revealed to be a much more serious problem: decompression sickness. But the road to recovery was hard and filled with multiple hospitals and an unusual diagnosis. Read more.
