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Scuba Divers Rescued After 38 Hours Adrift in Open Sea

Oklahoma couple survives nearly two days in Gulf of Mexico after storm separates them from dive boat

  • Nathan and Kim Maker, experienced divers, were swept away by a storm off the Texas coast.
  • The couple swam for survival, battling dropping body temperatures and jellyfish stings.
  • They used a flashlight to signal a Coast Guard plane, leading to their rescue.
  • A Coast Guard speedboat found them 20 miles offshore, relatively unharmed.
  • Despite the ordeal, the couple plans to continue scuba diving.
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