Rebecca Penrose, Author at Cave Diving Accident

Paradise Springs Tragedy: How Jake Miller’s Dive Turned Into a Nightmare

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver (Deceased) USA, Florida, Paradise Springs Jake Miller Paradise Springs, Florida, is known for its beauty—a hidden gem for divers seeking adventure in its crystal-clear waters. However, on September 22, 1996, this serene location became the site of a tragic accident. Two friends, Jake Miller and Lisa Carter, arrived at the site, eager […]

The Mystery of the Cenote Odyssey Incident: Exploring the Depths of an Underwater Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Mexico, Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Sistema Ox Bel Ha Unknown On April 23, 2022, a meticulous Russian diver went for an exploration dive into the Cenote Odyssey. His ongoing survey project in this cave has brought him more familiarity with the cave system. However, on this day he got himself into […]

Deep Descent: The Tragic Dive of Waldek, a Battle Against the Depths

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names France, Goul du Pont Waldek Some caves are so dangerous that they are sealed for eternity. The Goul du Pont cave was never meant to be entered, but one unsuspecting explorer made the quest to discover if it had a bottom, which is when things went horribly wrong. An extreme […]

Underwater Cave Expedition Turns Deadly: The Mysterious Tragedy of Tytoona’s Sump 2

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names USA, Pennsylvania’s Blair County, Tytoona Cave John Schwein, Roberta Schweisgood Two NSS certified cave divers went on an exploratory dive at the Tytoona Cave to carry out a series of survey dives. They took turns solo diving due to the silty condition of the cave. However, an entanglement occurred in the […]

Jill Heinerth’s Antarctic Iceberg Cave Incident: A Harrowing Exploration

Categories: Cave diving

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 […]

The Tragic Tale of Thomas Brian Ellis – Ginnie Springs Cave Dive Gone Wrong

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

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 […]

Tragedy Strikes: The Short Gill Cave Incident – Remembering Diver Mark Fisher

Categories: Cave diving

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 […]

Tragic Deep Dive Incident: Jacob Leo Jang Chen’s Pursuit of Love and Adventure

Categories: Cave diving

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 […]

Anhumas Abyss Incident: Tragic Cave Diving Accident in Bonito, Brazil

Categories: Cave diving, South America diving accidents

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 […]

Tale of Lost Souls: The Untold Story of Anne Lucas at Keld Head Cave

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

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 […]