France accident archives

Font Estramar’s Curse Continues: The Tragic Disappearance of Mark Sluszny and the Heartbreaking Fate of Laurent Richaud

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name France, Font Estramar Mark Sluszny, Laurent Richaud Mark Sluszny’s Disappearance Mark went diving with a friend on June 28th, 2018, but they got separated underwater. Even though there were warnings to stop, Mark kept going deeper and disappeared at a very deep spot (over 370 feet!). People tried to find him, […]

Trapped in Darkness: Eric Establie’s Ordeal in Dragonniere Cave

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names France, Ardèche region, Dragonniere Eric Establie Eric Establie, an experienced diver, finds himself trapped deep within the pitch-black Dragonniere Cave. His only chance of survival lies in finding an airspace on the other side of a rockfall. However, the rockfall has sealed him within the cave. This dire situation […]

Deep Descent: The Tragic Dive of Waldek, a Battle Against the Depths

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names France, Goul du Pont Waldek Some caves are so dangerous that they are sealed for eternity. The Goul du Pont cave was never meant to be entered, but one unsuspecting explorer made the quest to discover if it had a bottom, which is when things went horribly wrong. An extreme […]

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 […]

Tragedy in the Depths: The Source du Doubs Disaster of 2008

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name France, Source du Doubs John Manley The Source of the Doubs makes for an unforgettable walking destination. As you set foot on the 100-meter forest path, you’ll be greeted by a serene atmosphere filled with breathtaking landscapes and captivating trees. The sound of rushing water grows louder as you progress, […]

Font Estramar Tragic Dive and the Mysterious Disappearance of Jean Claude Guar

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name France, Font Estramar Jean Claude Guar Font Estar: A Perilous Dive Site Nestled within Font Estramar lies a labyrinth of winding passages and ominous dead ends, cultivating its notorious status as a perilous abyss. The annals of Font Font Estramar’s history are etched with tragedy, epitomized by the fateful incident […]