Cave diving archive

Scuba Instructor Death: The Tragic Dive of Christine Gauci in the Mgarr ix-Xini Cave

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Malta, Gozo, Mgarr ix-Xini Cave Christine Gauci Tragedy struck on January 18, 2020, when Christine Gauci, a remarkable 35-year-old technical diver, scuba instructor, freediver, and Afghanistan veteran, met an untimely fate in the midst of what should have been another routine dive. The incident left many with unanswered questions, and […]

Tragedy at Jackson Blue: The Unfortunate Tale of Harry F. Millissa’s Ill-Fated Cave Dive

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Marianna, Jackson Blue Springs Harry F. Millissa A crucial point is highlighted: “when you do it without the certification you may be chewing off way more than you can handle; it’s like flying a plane without being trained to fly.” Tragically, numerous divers have lost their lives in […]

Tragedy in Roubidoux Spring Cave: The Fatal Dive of Steven Wyra

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver (Deceased) United States, Missouri, Roubidoux Spring Cave Steven Wyra Three experienced divers—Steven Wyra (age 50), Ron Shirley, and John Davis—stood at the entrance to Roubidoux Spring Cave in Missouri, preparing for a challenging and carefully planned expedition. Steven, a seasoned diving enthusiast, conducted one last inspection of his diving gear alongside his […]

Exploring Nereo Cave: Daring Dive and the Harrowing Rescue

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Nereo Cave, Alghero, Italy Maria Amato Four friends who were undergraduate biology students went on a recreational dive to the Nereo Cave, since it’s considered the biggest Marine cave in the Mediterranean Sea. While ascending, one of the divers got into trouble and plunged back into the depths. Would she […]

Tragedy at Elephant Head Rock: The Incident Involving Diver Liam Barlow

Categories: Asia diving accidents, Cave diving

Incident Location Diver’s Full Name Thailand, Similan Islands, Elephant Head Rock Liam Barlow If you’ve come across any information about the Similan Islands before, then it’s highly likely that you’ve also heard about this particular location, the Elephant Head Rock. Situated between islands 7 and 8, the first remarkable feature that catches your attention before […]

Tragic Incident: The Sorgente Bossi Cave Disaster Involving Diver Ronko Favaro Campini

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Sorgente Bossi Cave, Monte Generoso, Italy Ronko Favaro Campini On October 28, 2006, a tragic event unfolded within the depths of Sorgente Bossi Cave. A passionate cave diver, deeply immersed in Italy’s speleology community, found himself trapped in an underwater prison from which there was no escape. Despite his extensive […]

Tragic Incident at Jackson Blue Springs: The Untold Story of Diver Benjamin Strelnick Deadly Mistake

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Jackson Blue Springs Benjamin Strelnick There is no other feeling than being surrounded by walls underwater with one source of light, feeling the weight of your equipment and oxygen coursing through your body. Cave diving, the sport has been around for years, but even in 2023, there are […]

The Pannikin Plains Expedition: Triumph and Tragedy in the Depths

Categories: Australia diving accidents, Cave diving

Incident Location Deceased Diver Western Australia, Pannikin Plains Cave Vicki Bonwick While a group of world-class divers, scientists, and technicians were exploring the Pannikin Plains Cave System, torrential rain and cyclonic wind swept in and caused the entrance to collapse. This team was trapped underground, awaiting rescue, or they would all perish in the flooded […]

Dangerous Depths: The Tragic Deaths of Cueva Del Agua

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Spain, Cueva Del Agua, La Planner Unknown French Diver (1990s), Antonio Narinjo Solaire (March 29, 1996), Antonio Sanchez Lopez Guejaro (March 29, 1996), Antonio Pedro Martinez Ardes (2010) La Planner is a picturesque coastal village located on Spain’s southeastern coast in the stunning region of Murcia. Its idyllic location between […]

Lost in the Depths of The Shaft: A Diver’s Tragic Tale

Categories: Australia diving accidents, Cave diving

Incident Location Diver Full Names South Australia, Mount Gambier, The Shaft Cave Douglas, Tony Three divers plan to explore The Shaft Cave. On their way out, they got themselves into one of the scariest scenarios cave divers can get into – kicking up silt and struggling to find a way out. Would they make it […]