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(14,797 posts)I think they need to be conscious so they can react to water in their masks, getting hung on something, etc. Plus, the professional divers would not be able to drag them safely for that distance without their physical assistance, and they're saying much of the trip at this time will be made by walking.
And, just like in the fire service with self-contained breathing apparatus, they should be trained on controlled breathing techniques. However, some individuals cannot even deal with the confinement of a fullface mask.
However, it would make sense to give those prone to excess fears something to keep them calm, but doctors would have to make that call. I suspect they have done psychological profiles in all 13 trapped people by some of the doctors that have gone in to attempt to preempt any problems.