North America diving accidents archive

Chilling Tale of Augusta Quarry’s Depths: The Tragic Dive of Corey Berggren

Categories: Diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Augusta Quarry, Fort Dickerson, Tennessee Corey Berggren In the serene beauty of Augusta Quarry, located in Fort Dickerson, Tennessee, lies a hidden danger. This picturesque location, with its deep waters and towering cliffs, has become a magnet for thrill-seekers. However, the consequences of leaping from these heights are severe, often […]

Bob Thomas’ Terrifying Descent into Darkness: The Tilly Foster Cave Nightmare

Categories: Mine diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name New York, Brewster, Tilly Foster cave Bob Thomas In the small town of Southeast, nestled within Putnam County, New York, exists a flooded pit that plunges an astonishing 600 feet into the Earth. This well-kept secret amongst divers has a history of both individuals and items vanishing into its depths, […]

Tragic Incident in Devil’s Spring System: The Dive of Walter Smith

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Country Diver Full Name Devil’s Spring System, Florida, USA Walter Smith Two brothers in the company of their friends went on a dive in the Devil’s Spring System located in Florida. The daredevil younger brother decided to dive farther than the rest of the group, ultimately getting lost in the interconnecting tunnels. The question looming: […]

Tragedy at Blue Springs State Park: Remembering Samuel Slack

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Blue Springs State Park, Florida, USA Samuel Slack Dive into the captivating account of a thrilling diving expedition gone wrong in the alluring waters of Florida’s Blue Springs State Park. This story involves friendship, passion, unexpected challenges, and a tragic finale, unraveling the profound implications of diver preparedness and adherence […]

Tragic Fate: The Diving Expedition of Chris and Chrissy Rouse

Categories: North America diving accidents, Wreck diving

Incident Location Diver Name United States, New Jersey Chris Rouse, Chrissy Rouse Chris and Chrissy Rouse entered the world of diving in the mid-1980s, driven by a desire to escape the predictability of their lives. Hailing from a middle-class family in rural Pennsylvania, they pursued diving as a means of exploration and self-discovery. Their shared […]

Chilling Depths: The Haunting Tale of Lucia’s Descent into the Abyss of Cenote Angelita

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Mexico, Tulum, Cenote Angelita Lucia Russell Deep within the Mayan jungles beyond the town of Tulum, Mexico, lies a dense green forest that opens up to reveal a remarkable sight—a circular hole measuring about 200 feet in diameter. Its depth almost matches its width, locally known as the Cenote. This […]

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 […]

Diving Death at Jackson Blue Springs: Remembering Richard Mork’s Fateful Descent

Categories: North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Mariana, Jackson Blue Springs Richard Mork On September the 19th, 2008, a horrific tragedy unfolded in the blue tinted waters of Jackson Blue Springs. Richard Mork, a passionate and safety-conscious diver, ventured into the sapphire waters of the spring on a warm Florida afternoon. Everything appeared to be […]

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 […]

Cenote Calavera Tragedy: The Tale of Abram Major’s Dive into Darkness

Categories: North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver’s Full Name Cenote Calavera, Tulum, Mexico Abram Major Two friends went on an exploratory dive at Cenote Calavera, the Temple of Doom. They planned to stay within the daylight reflection of the cave until one of the friends got the urge to explore a dark and tight passageway and got stuck. Would […]