Spent 72 hours in bare neoprene wetsuit in very similar position, but with full coverage gas mask and Cocoran lace boots. Stupid days of youth, didn't think it out, once in, partner left for most of each day. gagged with small tube for nutrient drink, couldn't speak, ears plugged, lenses completely fogged on mask, muscle cramps, partner switched out his size 10 boots for my size 12, laced tight, didn't notice in get ready excitement, all 1st day excruciating pain in my feet, then pain and numb, knew I was too hot in the 100 degree temps in the w/s, finally got me out, had to go to hospital, had 'moderate' heat stroke, almost lost feet, did lose some toes, took long recovery time, 55 years later, still here, done other things, not that dumb, but those 72 hours made me get through many tough situations in life, I had to get through it or die, might be warped, but now can think back, still feel being encased in rubber, stuck,
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