North America diving accidents archive

Lost in the Depths: The Tragic Tale of Kent Maupin and Mark Brashear at Jacob’s Well

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names Jacob’s Well, Wimberley, Texas Kent Maupin, Mark Brashear Two friends decided to dive into the Waters of Jacob’s Well in the company of others without information for their dive group. They decided to dive deeper into the most dangerous parts of the cave without backup lights or guidelines. They went in […]

The Tragic Dive: The Mystery of Devil’s Den

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Williston, Florida, USA – Devil’s Den CP Few caves on Earth are more interesting than Devil’s Den in Williston, Florida. Numerous photographers and videographers have described it as the most beautiful cave in the world. But it isn’t just the natural scenery that makes this cave both mysterious and intriguing; […]

Tragedy in Sac Actun: Wrong Turn Leads to Fatal Consequences in Cave Diving Expedition

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Mexico, Sac Actun Team B Members (Full Names Unknown) December 9th, 2004, nine certified divers made their way to the Sac Actun cave system. They splitted up into two teams with both their own diving plan. One of the teams made a horrible mistake by taking the wrong turn at […]

Cenote Kalimba: The Team Diving Incident and Recovery Efforts

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names Mexico, Cenote Kalimba Unknown On November 14, 2018, at about 10:30 a.m., a team of two German divers, reported as Team One, entered Cenote Kalimba, where they met three other teams, reported as Teams Two, Three, and Four, who wanted to dive into the same site. Cenote Kalimba is part of […]

Tragedy at Extreme Depths: Sheck Exley’s Fatal Dive in Zacaton Sinkhole

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Mexico, Zacaton Sinkhole Sheck Exley On April 6th, 1994, Sheck Exley, a cave diver and explorer, went into the Zacaton sinkhole in for a dive into the unknown at extreme depths. Sheck Exley, an American citizen, was born on April 1st, 1949. He was just 16 years old when he […]

Tragic Dive at Cenote Nariz: Diver’s Last Moments

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Name Mexico, Tulum, Cenote Nariz Diver 1 (Name Omitted) Cave diving is an exhilarating yet perilous adventure that requires meticulous preparation and adherence to safety protocols. This story recounts a tragic cave diving incident at Cenote Nariz, part of Sistema Sac Actun near Tulum, Mexico. Based on interviews, dive computer data, and […]

Tragedy at Eagle’s Nest: The Heartbreaking Last Dive of Fred Smith

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Eagle’s Nest Fred Smith A middle-aged man, his wife, and his cousin went on an exploration of the dangerous yet beautiful sinkhole called Eagle’s Nest. After reaching their dive goal, a series of unfortunate events began to unfold on their return. The Eagle’s Nest Sinkhole Location and Description […]

The Lost Dive of May Jones in Little River Springs

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Little River Springs, Florida, USA May Jones Two experienced divers embark on a mission to dive to the well casing located at 1,976 FT within the Little River Springs. Despite the risks associated with such dives, they remain undeterred. Little River Springs, nestled in Florida’s Suwannee River County Park, offers diverse […]

Diving Disaster at Indian Springs: Ella Parker’s Heart-Wrenching Tale

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Indian Springs, Wakulla County, Florida Ella Parker Ella Parker embarked on her first dive exploration in Indian Springs, seeking the thrill of the underwater world. Teaming up with a more advanced diver and friend, Lewis, their journey took a tragic turn in a narrow passageway, posing a threat to their […]

Unraveling the Mysterious Cow Springs Disaster with Marian Koskos

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Cow Springs, North Central Florida Marian M. Koskos In the midst of Memorial Day Weekend 2003, a tragic incident unfolded at Cow Springs, claiming the life of diver Chris Henson. His lifeless body was discovered in the challenging Upstream section of the cave, equipped with diving essentials such as […]