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Hi,
I think I am missing something here. Your buddy didn't control the most basic skill, bouyancy, shot to the surface, and it's your fault? You perhaps could have stopped him if you were swimming directly above him, if he was behind you rather than at your side, common but not ideal practise, there is nothing you could have done.
Even if you saw him ballooning, catching him would give you both a rapid ascent.
If he was not a raw trainee, and you were his instructor his lack of control is his responsibility, not yours.
At the risk of seeming harsh, his trainers/qualifying agency may feel uneasy at his lack of skill, he may feel mad at himself, but I don't see why you should beat yourself up.
Genuinely sorry if this comes across as uncaring, but this basic skill should not be any kind of a problem for a qualified diver.
I hope he is OK, and best wishes for your future diving.
Cheers, Malcolm. |