Ten years later, in October 2004, renowned cave diver
David Shaw discovered Dreyer's body in the cave at a depth of 272 metres (892 ft). On 8 January 2005, Shaw tried to recover the body, but died in the attempt.
Shaw's close friend and support diver, Don Shirley, also nearly died and was left with permanent damage that has impaired his balance.
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On 12 January 2005, while others were recovering Shaw's technical equipment, they discovered the bodies of both Dreyer and Shaw had floated up close to the surface. Both bodies were then recovered.
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