Woman Dives Deep Into the Great Blue Hole and Captures Terrifying Reality in a Video
Some experiences are just too exquisite to hide from the world. Back in 2021, TikTok user fueled.by.donuts (@fueled.by.donuts) recorded herself diving into the famous Blue Hole in Belize. In the video, she showcased the various creatures and features that she came across in the water body.
The woman plunged into darkness during this dive. She was 130 feet deep in the water, and could see things that are typically reserved just for deep ocean dwellers. Thereafter, the diver, like a true fangirl, fell head over heels in love with the captivating underwater caves in the region. In the text overlay, she described the stalactites and stalagmites as 'cool' before moving forward to some deadly creatures.
For many, encountering sharks would not be an enjoyable prospect. However, for this diver, it was quite exciting. She captured them with a loving gaze, in multiple frames. The video was captioned with a simple message reflecting her whole take on the whole encounter, "Such a cool experience."
The comment section agreed with the TikToker. @captaindmd was clear about their next destination and wrote, "Oh, I have to dive to this site." The sharks turned out to be the most appealing part of the video. @wilsonalexander420 commented what sharks must be thinking of the diver, "Sharks are like... well, there's something you don't see every day."
The Blue Hole Natural Monument is one of the best offerings from Belize for its tourists, according to Travel Belize. Essentially, the monument comprises a ring of coral that encircles a sinkhole. This sinkhole is labelled the Great Blue Hole, which attracts multiple divers every year, through its beauty. The sinkhole has been estimated to be around 1,000 feet across (300 meters) and over 400 feet deep (120 meters). The Great Blue Hole garnered worldwide popularity when it was visited by renowned underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau.
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According to officials, the first thing people see after diving into the Great Blue Hole is the magnificent Caribbean Reef Sharks. Afficionados who are not interested in diving within the sinkhole can still have a glimpse of its glory through aerial tours. The structure is placed on Earth in such a way that its stunning beauty is visible even from space.
Though considered brilliant by many, some divers haven't had a positive experience in the place, according to LADBible. Some have seen trash in what they were told to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Virgin founder Richard Branson believes that Blue Hole is an example of how climate change is quickly changing oceans and the Earth as a whole. For him, along with beauty, the structure carries a warning for humanity. He explained that the sinkhole comprises a complex cave system that was once on land. However, in the last few centuries, water has risen to such an extent that it is now underneath several feet of water. Branson claimed that seeing the cave rocks was a stark reminder to him that human actions have complex consequences that could cause an unprecedented impact.