Post by Kelly Jessop on Jan 8, 2010 6:39:48 GMT -5
www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2010/01/07/news/news08.txt
HIGH SPRINGS -- On New Year’s Day, a Japanese TV network aired a special program about people who are living their dreams.
High Springs resident Jill Heinerth, a world-renowned cave diver and underwater filmmaker, was featured on the biggest rated show of the year.
“The Greatest Human Achievements of the Century” discussed the many dreams of Alexander the Great. He allegedly lowered himself in a glass diving bell in order to accomplish one his many dreams, to experience the underwater world.
And like this young conqueror, Jill Heinerth, has submerged herself into the aquatic world, from caves in Florida to icebergs in Antarctica.
The final part of the television special featured Heinerth and her experiences in caves.
“It’s a little surreal,” she said in an interview before the show aired. “I’m very flattered, it’s pretty neat.”
About two months ago, Heinerth received a phone call from the show. Director Shiho Fujiyama found her through research on the Internet, and in early December, the Japanese production crew visited High Springs to take footage of Ginnie Springs and Heinerth’s home.
Heinerth said the Japanese crew asked a lot of environmental, conversation-oriented questions. Fujiyama was interested in the significance of cave diving and the impact it has had on scientific research.
“People that live here do not realize what a treasure this is,” Heinerth said. “The springs are an international treasure. People come from all over the world to cave dive, swim and paddle and to experience the springs. It’s a natural wonder.”
HIGH SPRINGS -- On New Year’s Day, a Japanese TV network aired a special program about people who are living their dreams.
High Springs resident Jill Heinerth, a world-renowned cave diver and underwater filmmaker, was featured on the biggest rated show of the year.
“The Greatest Human Achievements of the Century” discussed the many dreams of Alexander the Great. He allegedly lowered himself in a glass diving bell in order to accomplish one his many dreams, to experience the underwater world.
And like this young conqueror, Jill Heinerth, has submerged herself into the aquatic world, from caves in Florida to icebergs in Antarctica.
The final part of the television special featured Heinerth and her experiences in caves.
“It’s a little surreal,” she said in an interview before the show aired. “I’m very flattered, it’s pretty neat.”
About two months ago, Heinerth received a phone call from the show. Director Shiho Fujiyama found her through research on the Internet, and in early December, the Japanese production crew visited High Springs to take footage of Ginnie Springs and Heinerth’s home.
Heinerth said the Japanese crew asked a lot of environmental, conversation-oriented questions. Fujiyama was interested in the significance of cave diving and the impact it has had on scientific research.
“People that live here do not realize what a treasure this is,” Heinerth said. “The springs are an international treasure. People come from all over the world to cave dive, swim and paddle and to experience the springs. It’s a natural wonder.”