A German diver spent 60 days underwater, aiming to break the world record.

A German man is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent underwater in a special living chamber. He has already been at a depth of 11 meters for over 60 days. His living space is equipped with all the necessary items to ensure comfortable living conditions.

Rüdiger Koch, a 59-year-old aerospace engineer, has been living and working in an underwater capsule near the coast of Puerto Linda (Panama) in the Caribbean Sea for two months. This was reported by UPI. The living area of the chamber is approximately 30 square meters. It includes a portable toilet, a television, a computer, a bed, an exercise bike, solar panels, satellite internet, and fans. However, according to the German, the thing he misses the most is a shower.

"It's not particularly hard. I don't feel like I'm suffering down here, although the hardest part is that sometimes I want to go diving," the publication quotes Koch.

It is noted that the man began his record attempt on September 26 and plans to return to the surface on January 24, having spent 120 days underwater. The publication reminds that the current record for time spent in an underwater stationary habitat is 100 days, set by Joseph Dituri off the coast of Florida (USA) in 2023.

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