The 'deepest man on earth'

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Herbert Nitsch is a free diver, he dives without breathing equipment. In 2012 he broke a new world record, diving to a depth of 253 metres but on the way back up things went wrong. This episode was first broadcast on 2nd November 2019. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Asya Fouks Producer: Tom Harding Assinder (Photo: Herbert Nitsch surrounded by jellyfish. Credit: ®herbertnitsch)