Incident Location Diver Full Name United States, Missouri, Roaring River Cave Eric Hahn On October 14, 2022, 27‑year‑old Eric Hahn prepared for what should have been a controlled, planned dive in Roaring River Cave, Missouri. The goal was simple: support an ongoing cave survey by placing stage bottles at specific depths and act as a […]
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 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, Lancashire Simon Halliday Simon Halliday, a passionate and experienced cave diver, decided to go on another dive in the Lancaster Hole on the 4th of January 2020. Although he was with his two friends, he chose to go on a solo dive this time around, and he was expected to […]
Incident Location Diver Names United Kingdom, England, Short Gill Cave Mark Fisher Short Gill Cave is a unique and fascinating cave system located in Barbondale, a valley at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The cave system is situated in a remote and rugged area of limestone hills and valleys and offers visitors a […]
Incident Location Diver Names France, Ressel Cave Robert Kozabek, Unnamed Belgian diver Located in southwestern France, Ressel cave holds lots of memories for divers, some pleasant and some unpleasant. We’ll explore how a group of divers planned to push the limits of the cave on August 3rd, 2013. This exploration proved more challenging than they […]
Incident Location Diver Names Mount Gambier, South Australia, Tank Cave Matt Parker, Lucas Major There is a reason why experienced cave divers and coaches always advise that everyone planning a dive should stick to their dive plan. Lucas Major and his friend Matt Parker had successfully dived and explored the famous Tank Cave and were […]
Location Diver Names Cebu, Philippines Jacob Leo Jang Chen (Jacob Yang Chen) How far would you go to express your love for a loved one? For some, it may be matching tattoos, and for others, it may be expensive gifts. But Jacob Leo Jang Chen was willing to break the existing deep diving world record […]
Incident Location Diver Names Bonito, Brazil – Anhumas Abyss Alex Stewart, Zane Armstrong Two friends went on a recreational dive in the Anhumas Abyss cave. They were excited as they rappelled 236 feet down into the cave to explore the blue waters of the Anhumas Abyss. However, something unexpected happened during their dive, leading to […]
