England accident archives

Dive Tragedy at Stoney Cove: Remembering Richard Stansfield and Roger Clark

Categories: Diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name England, Leicestershire, Stoney Cove Richard Stansfield, Roger Clark Stoney Cove Situated between Stoney Stanton and Broughton Ashley, lies Stoney Cove, known as the National Diving Center of England. This site attracts around 60,000 divers annually, but tragically, it has witnessed a grim pattern – at least one diver drowns each […]

Tragic Incident: The Loss of Keith Potter in the Wookey Hole Cave

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver’s Full Name England, Wookey Hole Keith Potter Welcome to Wookey Hole, a small village nestled in the beautiful Mendip Hills just outside the historic city of Wells. With a population of just 450, this tranquil village seems like an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. But there’s more […]

Gary John McElliatt’s Ill-Fated Exploration of the Deep Ecton Mine

Categories: Europe diving accidents, Mine diving

Incident Location Diver Full Name Staffordshire, England Gary John McElliatt The world of cave diving poses an unusual and unique set of risks. But like any extreme sport, such risks can be managed with the right plan and experience. If there is a disunion of either one of those mentioned factors, your dive of bliss […]

Cave Diving and the Untimely Demise of Colin Pryer

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names England, Bentham, Birkwith Cave Colin Pryer The Birkwith Cave: A Treacherous Challenge The Birkwith Cave, known for its treacherous silty conditions, was chosen as the next exploratory dive site by Colin Pryer. The dangerous nature of this cave deterred many from diving there, and this left many parts of the cave […]

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 […]

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 […]