"You can't see anything. We tell school kids it's like putting on a blindfold and getting in your closet, closing the door, turning out the light, and trying to find your favorite shirt," said 1st Sgt. Chris Davala, commander of the Underwater Recovery Team.
It's also often cold and dangerous because of hazards found underwater.
And they do it anyway.
None of the 15-member team — 11 fully qualified primary divers and four probationary divers — are full-time. They do regular patrol duty at state police barracks across Maryland and don the diving gear when called upon.
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I remember when they dove into the Wicomico River next to the library.They came up with all kinds of things like bicycles and an unbelievable array of things.I have no idea if they found what they were looking for.
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