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As Allen disappeared below
the surface, Piner started passing out balloons, which were quickly blown
up and fastened to the ladder. When Allen resurfaced about 20 minutes
later, he walked up the ladder with little struggle, pulled off his mask and
grinned from ear to ear. Piner walked out of the wheelhouse with a cake
inscribed “Rick’s the Man.” A year that had begun with pain and terror was
nearing a close with triumph and joy. “Rick, you want this cake right here?”
Piner asked. “Well, you’re going to get it.” With that, Piner crammed the
cake into Allen’s face, leaving red frosting dripping from his cheeks as the
team erupted in laughter and applause. The next day Allen helped his team
retrieve another of Blackbeard’s cannons, a milestone he believes is the first
of many yet to come.
“It was the end of the first chapter in my new life after the accident and
the beginning of whatever it is I’ll become next,” Allen said. “I’m confident
I’ll be able to gain back most of my underwater shooting skills with some
modifications to how I work.” Diving is the easy part, Allen said, though
suiting up still presents its challenges. He’s a little more concerned about
his ability to shoot above the water. Using a broadcast camera requires
fine-motor control, and no prosthetic can match the dexterity of the
human hand. But Allen’s not overly concerned — that’s not his style.
When he was flown to the burn center, doctors gave Allen less than
a 40 percent chance of survival. He credits those same doctors, his
friends and his positive outlook with pulling him through. Nothing, he
believes, can hold him back now. “My whole professional career has
been about adapting to new situations, people and technology,” he said,
“so my current life is nothing new. I’ll just be doing more producing and
editing, and the rest will reveal itself... it’s just another challenge along
the way. And I like challenges.”
—Greg Barnes
A
lert Diver magazine has once again risen to
a new level; the magazine you hold in your
hand is now available in a digital version
for the iPad.
Released with the Fall 2011 issue, the digital
version features all of the great content contained
in the print pages along with bonus content.
Additional special and expanded features are
expected to be added to issues throughout 2012.
The digital Alert Diver can be viewed on either
the iPad or the iPhone. The application is free to
download, and content is free to DAN Members
as well. The digital subscription is automatically included with DAN Membership.
Nonmembers or those who live outside the DAN America territory can purchase
issues individually.
The digital Alert Diver is available only on the iPad and iPhone for now, but
development is already under way to expand its availability to Android tablets.
To download the application, simply visit iTunes and search the App Store for
“Alert Diver.” From there, download the free app, load your content and enjoy!
ALERT DIVER GOES DIGITAL
DAN’s popular magazine is now available for download on the iPad
GO ONLINE
Check out Allen’s video work at www.AlertDiver.com.
www.alertdiver.com
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