Florida accident archives

The Fatal Descent: How Jim Lost His Life in Peacock Springs III

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Peacock Springs III Jim Throughout Florida, there are about 700 natural springs connected to the Floridian aquifer system. Among these, Peacock Springs contains over 10 miles of mapped underwater cave tunnels. Of its five diveable sites, Peacock Springs III (PIII) is regarded as the most demanding and hazardous […]

What Happened to Lloyd in Diepolder Sink #2?

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident location Diver full name (deceased) United States; Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida; Diepolder Sink #2 Lloyd (surname not provided in source) On the night of May 11th, 1990, eight members of the Florida Speleological Researchers (FSR) prepared their diving gear for a challenging exploration at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Camp in Brooksville, Florida.Formed in […]

The Tragic Dive: Harrowing Loss in the Indian Springs Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names USA, Florida, Indian Springs Cave George Irvine, Parker Turner, Bill Gavin In 1991, a group of the best cave divers in the entire world planned a series of expeditions in Indian Springs Cave in Florida. On the first dive of these expeditions, a horrifying event occurred that is so rare that […]

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 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 […]

The Tragic Tale of Joseph Dragovich – Exploring the Mysteries of Spiegel Grove

Categories: Cave diving, Wreck diving

Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Florida Keys, Kilargo Joseph Dragovich Submerged in 2002 to become an artificial reef, the USS Spiegel Grove awaits exploration by diving enthusiasts. This colossal ship, with its rich naval history, now serves as a captivating habitat for marine life and a thrilling destination for divers of varying skill levels. […]

The Spiegel Grove Abyss Claims Jonathan Walser, Scott Stanley, and Kevin Coughlin

Categories: North America diving accidents, Wreck diving

Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Florida Keys, Kilargo Jonathan Walser, Scott Stanley, Kevin Coughlin Diving at the Spiegel Grove, a renowned dive spot off the Florida Keys, attracts tens of thousands of recreational divers and tourists annually. While it is generally safe and exciting, occasional deviations from established rules can lead to tragic outcomes. […]