Edmond Couple Rescued Alive After 36 Hours Lost at Sea While Scuba Diving
Edmond Couple Rescued Alive After 36 Hours Lost at Sea While Scuba Diving
A miraculous rescue of an Edmond couple occurred around 1 a.m. on Friday in the Gulf of Mexico. The couple, who had disappeared while scuba diving off the coast of Texas, was found alive after 36 hours at sea, bringing immense relief to their worried loved ones.
The search lasted approximately 36 hours and ended with joyous news for the Maker family. Nathan and Kim Maker were discovered safe in the ocean, miles offshore.
“It’s a miracle,” said Charles Owen, the uncle of Nathan Maker.
A new video from a Coast Guard aircraft showed two figures about 20 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday morning. Those figures were confirmed to be Nathan and Kim Maker of Edmond.
“We’d practically given up hope,” Owen admitted.
Owen recounted receiving a call from the Coast Guard around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, informing them that the couple had disappeared earlier that morning while scuba diving with a group.
“There was a storm moving in, and as the divers surfaced to prepare to get back on the boat, a swell engulfed all of them,” Owen explained.
Despite their extensive diving experience and safety precautions, Nathan and Kim were swept away by the storm.
The search covered 1,656 square miles and lasted roughly 36 hours. Just as the search was nearing its end, a plane on its final pass spotted Nathan and Kim using their diving flashlights to signal SOS.
The Coast Guard swiftly dispatched boats to rescue the couple.
“We are grateful for everyone’s concerns and prayers,” Owen said. “This miracle was performed by the Coast Guard at God’s direction.”
Both Nathan and Kim were found to be very dehydrated, suffering from jellyfish stings, and had to swim periodically to maintain their body temperatures. Kim also had an infection, and Nathan was near a diabetic coma. They are currently in stable condition in the hospital.
Owen hopes they can return home sometime tomorrow or early next week.
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