Before the smartass responses start, yes, I KNOW that the camera did NOT in fact survive in this case.
The only way this would have been possible is if there were no batteries in the camera when it was submerged AND if it has been quickly pulled from the water, taken apart, rinsed with clean water, thoroughly cleaned and allowed to dry. Electronics get submerged all the time and CAN in fact survive if appropriate action is taken quickly enough.
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Before the smartass responses start, yes, I KNOW that the camera did NOT in fact survive in this case.
The only way this would have been possible is if there were no batteries in the camera when it was submerged AND if it has been quickly pulled from the water, taken apart, rinsed with clean water, thoroughly cleaned and allowed to dry. Electronics get submerged all the time and CAN in fact survive if appropriate action is taken quickly enough.