Incident Location Diver Full Name Antarctica, Cave underneath the B-15 iceberg Wes Skiles, Jill Heinerth Born in 1965 in Toronto, Canada, Jill Heinerth’s childhood was filled with an innate desire to explore and the perfect storm of inspiration. Because she grew in the ’60s, she was a live spectator of the incredible Apollo missions that […]
Incident Location Diver Names Croatia, Poganica Cave Miroslav Kukliš Croatia’s Adriatic Sea shimmers turquoise around the idyllic Island of Šolta. With its population barely hitting 1,700, the island boasts secluded coves begging for swims, fishing sprees, and dives in crystal-clear water. But one bay remains eerily unvisited: Poganica. Whispers in Croatian paint “Poganica” with unsettling […]
Incident Location Diver Names USA, Florida, Vortex Spring Ben McDaniel On August 18th, 2010, Ben McDaniel was diving in Vortex Spring Cave when something went horrifyingly wrong, and this event would go on to be the greatest mystery in diving history. This is his story. The Disappearance On Wednesday, August 18th, Ben McDaniel returned to […]
Incident Location Diver Names United States, Florida, Lafayette County, Troy Spring John, Michael The depths of Troy Spring were a diverse paradise, a mesmerizing realm of crystal clear waters and breathtaking visibility. Divers from all over flocked to this secluded spot in Lafayette County, eager to explore the uncharted territories hidden beneath the surface. But […]
Incident Location Diver Name Mexico, Tulum, Cenote Vaca Ha Unknown On Saturday, July 12, 2020, a 49-year-old male American citizen decided to dive into the far reaches of Cenote Vaca Ha, which is a part of Systema Zapote located in Mexico. He was a seasoned cave diver who had done approximately 470 cave dives before […]
Incident Location Diver Names Florida, Gilchrist County Thomas Brian Ellis Just like any other day, Thomas Brian Ellis drove his truck to Ginnie Springs in a bid to dive the Devil’s Eye for an ongoing survey he was carrying out at the cave system. All geared up and filled with passion for his cause, he […]
Incident Location Diver Names England, Bentham, Birkwith Cave Colin Pryer The Birkwith Cave: A Treacherous Challenge The Birkwith Cave, known for its treacherous silty conditions, was chosen as the next exploratory dive site by Colin Pryer. The dangerous nature of this cave deterred many from diving there, and this left many parts of the cave […]
Incident Location Diver Names Hawaii, Waianapanapa Caves Gregory Wilhelm Four friends ventured into the jungle of Maui to explore nature at its best, but two of them decided to take their exploration a step further into the Waianapanapa caves. However, a shocking mystery unfolded right in the dark and terrifying cave. Gregory Wilhelm went missing; […]
Incident Location Diver Names England, West Kingsdale, Keld Head cave Anne Lucas Exploring Keld Head Keld Head is a geological wonder located in West Kingsdale. This natural wonder has been a subject of fascination for divers and adventurers alike for many years. The water flowing through this Cave System eventually makes its way to the […]
Incident Location Diver Names Australia, Piccaninnie Ponds Lyle, Brian and Claudio, John and Barry “The popular spring system at Piccaninnie Ponds holds great memories for many, but that is also tainted by some unpleasant experiences that have occurred there over the years. In this episode, we will examine three diving accidents that happened years apart […]
