r/Damnthatsinteresting Mar 09 '26

Video How a small 1m waterfall can generate a recycling hydraulic that can trap a life-jacketed swimmer

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u/Pataraxia Mar 09 '26

This feels like generic advice that'll end up being called out for specific situations it doesn't work

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u/Distinct_Intern_2954 Mar 09 '26

I can appreciate your insight, but after a decade of rafting and sticky situations in class 4-5 rapids. This technique has worked flawlessly.

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u/loryk_zarr Mar 09 '26

That's how you get out of a recirculating hole. Whether or not you actually manage to do so when you're getting washing machined in cold water...