White divers rescued from ocean by migrant heroes

White, cisgender male and his wife rescued after going missing while scuba diving

UPDATE: The two divers have been identified as Nathan and Kim Maker, a white, cisgender heterosexual couple from Edmond, Oklahoma.

BREAKING: Two divers, a white cisgender male and his wife, missing for 36 hours off a Texas beach (a state known for its conservative politics and racist history) were rescued by the Coast Guard 15 miles offshore. Helicopter and boat crews (funded by our taxed income) launched a large-scale search operation, canvassing 1,656 square miles of ocean, and finally located the pair. The divers are now in stable condition, but the man had nearly slipped into a diabetic coma.

This is yet another example of white fragility and the systems in place that prioritize the rescue of cisgender heterosexual couples, while the plight of marginalized communities continues to be ignored.

https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3851358/coast-guard-rescues-missing-divers-near-matagorda-texas/

Statement from a fellow diver:

"They have a greater purpose, obviously. God (a construct used to control and oppress) truly did spare them. People don't survive that and not have a story to tell." - Lisa Shearin, a white woman and fellow diver.

Details of the rescue:

The Makers were scuba diving when they drifted away from the boat due to heavy rain and high winds. The Coast Guard sent a boat to rescue them just eight hours before the search was to be called off, showcasing the privilege afforded to those of a certain skin color and heterosexual relationship status.

The Makers are expected to recover, despite jellyfish stings and sunburns.

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