Cave diving archive

The Underwater Cave Accident: Donald Cerrone’s Harrowing Ordeal

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names Mexico, Cozumel, Aerolito Cave Donald Cerrone, Alex Donald’s Background and Adventures Donald Cerrone was diving through Aerolito Cave in Cozumel, Mexico when something went horrifyingly wrong. Donald Cerrone was born in Denver, Colorado on March 29th, 1983. Growing up, Donald was considered a bit of a troubled child. As a teenager, […]

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 Mysterious Vanishing of Ben McDaniel

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

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 […]

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 […]