Patrick Broin, Author at Cave Diving Accident

Cave Diving Tragedy at Troy Spring: The Untold Story of John and Michael’s Fatal Dive

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

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 […]

Diving into the Depths: The Tragic Tale of Simon Halliday’s Last Dive

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

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 […]

Tragic Tales of Ressel Cave: Adventures, Challenges, and Loss

Categories: Cave diving

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 […]

Tragic Incident at Tank Cave: Lucas Major’s Fateful Dive

Categories: Australia diving accidents, Cave diving

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 […]

Beneath the Depths: Julian McDonald Journey and Steve Jackson Sacrifice in the Yucatan Caves

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Julian McDonald, Steve Jackson Two military men went to explore the depths of the Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico. On their way out, they got lost in the passages and couldn’t locate the exit. While searching for an exit, they kicked up silt, thereby drastically reducing visibility. Will […]

Tragic Incident at Cenote Vaca Ha: A Deep Dive into Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

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 […]

Diving into the Abyss: The Mysteries of Eagle’s Nest Sinkhole!

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Eagle’s Nest sinkhole, West Central Florida Judy Bedard Darren Spivey and Dylan Sanchez Have you ever heard of Eagle’s Nest sinkhole, often referred to as the Mount Everest of cave diving? It’s a place where underwater cave exploration reaches New Heights, known for its stunning scenery, extreme depths, and […]

Rich Siaba and Kevin Lynn’s Dive into Darkness at Madison Blue Springs

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Madison Blue Springs, Florida, USA Rich Seiba and Kevin Lynn In the world of cave diving, Rich Siaba and Kevin Lynn embarked on what was supposed to be a routine exploration of Madison Blue Springs in Florida. However, their adventure took a perilous turn, leading to a series of underwater […]

Tim Garrett’s Terrifying Wrong Turn: Near-Death in Little River Spring Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, North Florida, Little River Spring Tim Garrett Little River Spring, located within Swan River County Park in North Florida, is one of the most beautiful and inviting natural places you can visit. The spring is known for its constant water temperature of 72°F throughout the year, making it an […]

Tragedy at the Blue Hole: Keon Miller’s Final Dive into the Depths

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name United States, Santa Rosa, New Mexico, Blue Hole Keon Miller A happily married couple embarked on a two-day trip to Santa Rosa, New Mexico, with the wife nearing a significant milestone—her 350th dive. She had chosen to mark this achievement at the Blue Hole, a famous diving site. What was […]