Julian Dorey Podcast #368 - Cave Diver on “Ice Age” Girl Discovery, Diving Pyramids & Thai Cave Rescue | Gus Gonzalez
Dec 23, 2025
Gus Gonzalez, a seasoned technical cave diver and scuba instructor, shares thrilling insights from his underwater adventures. He delves into the complexities of nitrogen narcosis and safety practices essential for deep dives. Gus recounts his near-death experience at Roaring River and highlights the heroic Thai cave rescue, illuminating the logistics behind it. He also explores the discovery of Ice Age-era remains in Mexican caves, weaving together stories of danger, exploration, and the fascinating history that lies beneath the surface.
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Trust And Use The Guideline
- Always lay and follow a guideline with arrows to mark exit direction in caves.
- Train to find and follow the line by touch during zero-visibility emergencies.
El Diablo: Toxic, Tight, Addictive
- Gus describes El Diablo in Cozumel as the sketchiest cave: 100 feet of zero visibility mud, jagged rocks, and hydrogen sulfide.
- Despite danger and corrosive water, he calls it his favorite and dove it repeatedly.
Mocking The Thai Rescue In Training
- Gus and Woody simulated the Thai cave rescue by binding and blindfolding a teammate in a pool to practice blind rescues.
- Both successfully executed the mock rescues, illustrating the technique used in Thailand.