UHB Survivor & Memorial Stories

Because Underwater Hypoxic Blackout (UHB) is often misunderstood, it’s difficult to determine how many people have experienced this phenomenon. What we do know is that the more we spread awareness, the more stories we hear about both survivors and victims of UHB.

In Memory of ThoseWE LOST

Our mission is driven by the memory of those who have lost their lives to UHB. By raising awareness and educating others, we honor their spirit and work to prevent further tragedies.

Nova Zazen

My son was hypoxic from having held his breath over and over. He passed out and it took… Read More

Luke Kantowitz

The horror of realizing that Luke must have decided to hold his breath underwater and simply passed out… Read More

David Carter

David died on January 9, 2021 in Palm Springs, California. He was practicing the Wim Hofbreathing methods in… Read More

Will Visty

15-year-old Will was swimming laps in a shallow pool just to see how many he could do without… Read More

Jonathan Wade Hurtley

Jonathan Wade Hurtley, 21, a lifelong Marco Islander, passed away on May 22, 2023 in Cape Coral, Florida… Read More

Madelyn Rose Metzger

Madelyn (known to friends and family as “Maddie”) was a kind and caring teenager who was loved by… Read More

Share Your UHB Story With Us

If you have lost a loved one to UHB, please contact us with the person’s name, photo, and a short bio to be included here.

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Supporting Those WhoSurvived

We honor the survivors of UHB whose stories shed light on this silent danger. By sharing their experiences, they help raise awareness and empower others to prevent future tragedies.