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Nikki Daniels
Experienced amateur diver whose near-fatal 1999 wreck dive beneath HMS Hood is the focus of this episode; recounts the incident and how she survived being trapped underwater.
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Sep 17, 2025
• 48min
Underwater Labyrinth: Wedged Beneath the Waves
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Nikki Daniels, an experienced amateur diver, shares her harrowing near-fatal experience while diving beneath the wreck of the HMS Hood in 1999. Trapped in a narrow storage space with low visibility, she details the surge of panic as her gear becomes stuck. Nikki recounts her decision to jettison equipment to free herself, ultimately relying on emergency air to escape to safety. The emotional aftermath, grappling with guilt and claustrophobia, paints a gripping picture of survival under extreme pressure.
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