IDEA Public Safety Diving

08/18/2026

They were searching for a body. Then someone answered from the darkness.

Erasto Crisanto Valdez disappeared while fishing in a Mexican cenote. After 15 days of unsuccessful searching, specialist cave divers entered the difficult underwater system and eventually heard his voice from inside a dry chamber.

He was alive.

Our report looks at how the operation changed from a search and recovery mission into an extraordinary cave-diving rescue.

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07/03/2026

The AWARENESS through TECHNICIAN level course in Baton Rouge, LA that was postponed due to the storm a few weeks ago has been rescheduled!
Need a refresher? Well… GET SOME!!

06/27/2026

Gulf States Dive and Rescue is excited to have been invited by Grand Isle, LA Fire Chief Josh Santiny to come out and be a part of this worthwhile and educational event to promote water safety for kids and adults!

Come learn about proper fitting life vests, rip tides, buddy swimming, flag warning colors for the beach, what to do if you see someone in distress and much, much more!

COME OUT AND SEE US!!

06/27/2026

Gulf States Dive and Rescue, a dedicated IDEA affiliate, is excited to have been invited by Grand Isle, LA Fire Chief Josh Santiny to come out and be a part of this worthwhile and educational event to promote water safety for kids and adults!

Come learn about proper fitting life vests, rip tides, buddy swimming, flag warning colors for the beach, what to do if you see someone in distress and much, much more!

COME OUT AND SEE US!!

06/26/2026