Chicago Diver Yohei Yamada Gains Reputation for Recovering Lost Valuables from Lake Michigan
Yohei Yamada, a commercial diver and boat captain based in Chicago, has established a notable reputation for successfully retrieving lost items from the depths of Lake Michigan. Operating his business, Chicago Diver, Yamada is frequently contacted by individuals who have dropped valuables such as rings, watches, keys, and cellphones into the lake. His services are particularly in demand during the summer months when more people are on the water. Yamada employs various techniques, including pinpoint metal detectors for smaller items and navigating through dense underwater vegetation, to locate lost possessions. He utilizes a specialized breathing apparatus that provides unlimited 'bottom time,' allowing him to conduct extensive searches. His past successes include recovering a wedding ring for former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in 2020 and a challenging two-day search for a wedding ring lost by Mike Lang during the Chicago Air and Water Show.
