Bobby Chacon (FBI RET) in "The Good, The Bad, and The Diver" - Part I
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Plane Crashes with AIDS blood, anthrax diving, catching murderers, Russian mob hits, and some great insight for divers involved in body recovery. A packed episode as we have Bobby Chacon in the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack! Stay tuned for Part II coming soon as we dive deeper into the details of some of the cases that Bobby has worked on. Episode Summary brought to you by Riverside.fm. In this conversation, Bobby Chacon shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a diver for the FBI. He discusses his background and how he ended up joining the FBI dive team. Bobby also talks about his experiences recovering evidence from the TWA Flight 800 crash and building the FBI dive program. He explains the training and equipment used by the team and the different diving techniques employed in their operations. The conversation covers various topics related to diving, including workplace experiences, diving equipment and techniques, challenges in implementing diving standards, the impact of water conditions on decomposition, and the emotional toll of recovery dives. Bobby also opens up about the emotional impact of his work and the coping mechanisms he developed. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support, both from loved ones and professional resources. The conversation highlights the need for protocols and support systems for recovery teams and the evolving attitudes towards mental health in the public service industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message
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