Cave diving archive

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Lost Forever in Spring Run Cave: The Chilling Story of George Matthews’ Final Dive

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Name (Deceased) United States, Washington County, Florida, Spring Run Cave(Patters Spring) George Matthews Two young explorers set out on an exciting underwater adventure deep in the heart of Spring Run Cave, located in Washington County, Florida. With limited experience and only basic diving gear, they ventured into a world where darkness and […]