Maya ritual cave ‘untouched’ for 1k years stuns archaeologists

Re:Maya ritual cave ‘untouched’ for 1k years stuns archaeolo... by mr_overalls on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @11:49AM (#19320320)

An experienced caver buddy of of mine tells stories about doing chest compressions to get through really small spaces. You know, because the hole is too small for you to pass through with lungs full of air. So you exhale it all and hope there's space ahead for you to breath in again.

No thanks, man. I'll stick with kayaking.

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Re:Maya ritual cave ‘untouched’ for 1k years stuns archaeolo... by libraryatnight on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @12:34PM (#19320791)

Reading this gave me a mild panic attack. That just seems mad. I'm very glad there are people who are not affected by or have overcome fears to go and do these things though :)

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Re:Maya ritual cave ‘untouched’ for 1k years stuns archaeolo... by privateSFacct on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @01:44PM (#19321399)

When I was kid I did some splunking, and squeezing through narrow spaces, especially with even a bit of water running near your mouth which is common = 100% hated it. Don't splunk at ALL anymore. Diving in cynotes in mexico though is stunning - so still have enjoyed doing that.

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Re:Maya ritual cave ‘untouched’ for 1k years stuns archaeolo... by jandrese on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @02:11PM (#19321658)

Running water in a place like that makes me double nervous. A sudden shower breaks out while you're in the cave and a path like that can flood out in an instant.

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