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The Doux de Coly is one of the most spectacular cave systems in the south west of France.

The last push dive here was done around 3 years ago by Olivier Isler using his triple-redundant RI2000 rebreather during a solo dive, reaching 4300 m.

He left the end of the line in 30 m depth with a max depth of 60 m during the dive.

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Dr. Reinhard Buchaly was there during Isler's dive and thus was familiar with the dive site before this project.

More information

Isler's 1998 expedition - as told by the British support divers from the CDG. Also a history of earlier expeditions.

Isler's 1998 expedition - beautiful pictures by Gavin Newman.

Isler's 1998 expedition - article in the magazine "9->90".