Amazing Recovery For The Deepest Freediver Ever
Official Press Release
“Extreme 800”- Herbert Nitsch
Amazing Recovery For The Deepest Freediver Ever
We are glad to inform you tonight that Herbert Nitsch is headed for full recovery. After three recompression treatments, he has been taken out of intensive care and is now under constant but normal monitoring.
We would like to clarify at this stage that the data collected from five instruments during the dive confirms that Herbert did reach the planned depth of 244m/800ft. Undeniably, he is the deepest freediver on earth.
As Herbert is continuously pushing the boundaries of freediving, we cannot ascertain what exactly happened to him. Assumptions, hypothesis and theories do not bring anything.
We can however confirm that there should be no long term consequences. Neurological and physical exams reflect the fact that there is no major damage. It is ascertained that the best thing for him is to get as much sleep and as little disturbance as possible. Except for direct relatives and medical personal, no visits are allowed in order to ensure he gets the required rest. Which also means that interviews cannot be considered until further notice and that any such request will be denied.
Doctors are amazed with his current state of health and admit they never expected him to be this far so fast. Hence, we may hope that his further recovery will also happen at a much faster rate than would be expected for any other person in his situation.
We are glad to be able to share these positive news with you and look forward to further updates as soon as we can provide new information. We kindly ask everyone not to assume or communicate anything else than what is being said in the present release and/or not to rely on any other information source.
Again, Herbert, his family and his whole team wish to thank all those who care for Herb’s wellbeing. Had it been anyone else than Herbert, it is unlikely the news would have been this good this fast!
For any questions regarding this press release, please write to management@herbertnitsch.com or call +43 676 9396858 - Sylvia Ritt (Manager of Herbert Nitsch). For further photos and underwater pictures please contact Phil Simha on phil.simha@gmail.com or +41 79 7863375.
Merci pour ces nouvelles rassurantes !
En lui souhaitant un bon repos.
Many thanks for keeping us up to date and all the best for Herb – looking forward to more good news soon
glad to hear the good news!!! wish you the best!!!
Wishing you a full recovery. No doubt you will be down again to secure 800 ft (and probably 1000ft !!) soon. On behalf of mankind (if I may), I thank you for taking the risk to test and push the limits of the human body, mind & spirit. That is the ultimate purpose of existence….to know our place in the Universe. Take rest and get well soon.
Glad th hear all this !!!
So sweet dreams in you time of rest to gain new power for any further upcomings
C’est plutôt rassurant.
Prompt rétablissement!
I am Happy to read that your recovery is positive and fast. Wish you the Best.
Glad to hear, I wish him a complete recovery, and congrats to the amazing dive!
I am so relieved to read this and can not believe what Herbert did on that day. I am really curious about his report of the dive. All the best for his recovery.
“Fais Dodo Herb”, in french it’s a litlte song to wish “good sleeping”… You’are the best… Congratulation ! We are sure that’s going at 800ft. But Phil, can you confirm us that the records was validated by the authority… We are very curious when Herb could tell us how it was at 244m…. Amazing !
Herbert, gute Besserung!
Yay!!! Bravo! Speedy recovery, Herbs!
Great news on his speedy recovery. I am a “follower” of anything about free-diving because of a facebook friendship with another free-diver. Looking forward to any new reports and when he finally gets to tell anything about what he may have seen or experienced. God Speed, Herbert.
Good restoring, and still “bravo” for your performance !!!
Thank you, Herbert! You did it!! With very best wishes, just a Russian freediver
Dear Herbert,
good to hear the latest news about the positive development in the last days – I hope your regeneration will continue in that positive way. I am no diver so I cannot imagine the feeling and fascination being 800 ft in the darkness and the ballast of 24 bar on the skin – although the dive was organized professionally it has shown that there are risks which cannot be eliminated. You have shown that you are the best free diver in the world – maybe the right time now to take a rest and rethink your 1000 ft target!
amaze to hear he is ok , from sounding that was affecting the left side of the body only – suspect this is Gas embolism that went to the brain, maybe from the beforhand pack technique to much. this would explain it, very lucky to get through unharmed for life, happy news
Great to hear about your recovery Herbert. Take time. Rest and come back when you are ready. You have been to 244!!!
DEAR HERBERT,MAY YEMAYA,THE OCEAN GODDESS BLESS U !!!, WE ALL KNOW THAT U WILL BE BACK SOON AND STRONGER!!! FROM HAVANA CITY,CUBA,OUR BEST WISHES TO U !!!
and congratulations
What a relief ! A relief for the entire family but for the apnea world as well : this extraordinary performance should not be associated with the death of a great man.
Herbert well done and take good care, you are more than ever the world representant of Apnea.
All the best, a good recovery and greettings from vienna.
Hallo alter Freund,
Ich wünsche Dir alles Gute für eine vollständige Genesung. Du kennst meine Haltung zu Deinen Aktivitäten schon von Anfang an. Du bist bereits der beste Freitaucher der Welt, und das schon seit Jahren. Es gibt Grenzen. Alle die dir jetzt zujubeln und dich zum Weitermachen auffordern sind nicht Deine Freunde. Menschen die dich lieben haben Angst um dich und denen sind dein Leben und Deine Gesundheit wichtiger als Rekorde. Das sind auch die Leute die noch für dich da sein werden, lange nachdem die Sponsoren und Schulterklopfer weg sind. Werde wieder gesund! Dein alter Freund -Marcus
great job…wish you a speedy recovery back to health..now take time for you and family
Hoffentlich gibt es bald neue (gute) Nachrichten!
Herbert – ich kann Marcus nur recht geben. Hab schon einmal geschrieben, dass Gesundheit wichtiger ist als Zahlen – auch wenn sie in deinem Fall immer beeindruckend sind.
Erhohl dich gut!
Get well soon!
i wish you quick recovery
hello
j’espere que tout va bien pour toi?j’ai absolument suivi touts tes exploits,mais la je dire que je ne comprends pas,je ne comprends pas que tu ne donne aucune nouvelle,rien sur ton site rien sur internet rien en nul part,je suis decu de n’avoir aucune nouvelle.
david
Hi Herbert, rest well and wishing you all the best for a full and speedy recovery. You are a man of extraordinary courage and determination, and this alone will get you through. What an amazing dive,and i think of you everytime a check the time on my Breitling Superocean 42 that i bought because of you,,!
Increadible!!!!
I finally made about 40 ft after a few seasons of free dive spear fishing.
It is truly Amazing!!!
This is Neil Armstrong stuff.
Congratulations!
How do you get past the pain?
Pensées pour de bons rétablissements à mon mentor.
Vivement son retour.
Humblement au deçà des 100, j’espère à une rencontre avec ce MONSIEUR.
O2 à lui.