Mexico accident archives

Beneath the Depths: Julian McDonald Journey and Steve Jackson Sacrifice in the Yucatan Caves

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Names Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Julian McDonald, Steve Jackson Two military men went to explore the depths of the Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico. On their way out, they got lost in the passages and couldn’t locate the exit. While searching for an exit, they kicked up silt, thereby drastically reducing visibility. Will […]

Tragic Incident at Cenote Vaca Ha: A Deep Dive into Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Name Mexico, Tulum, Cenote Vaca Ha Unknown On Saturday, July 12, 2020, a 49-year-old male American citizen decided to dive into the far reaches of Cenote Vaca Ha, which is a part of Systema Zapote located in Mexico. He was a seasoned cave diver who had done approximately 470 cave dives before […]

Tragic Incident: Amy Maria Arriaga’s Fate in the Sac Actun Cave System

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Gran Cenote Amy Maria Arriaga Today’s cave diving story reveals one of the scariest scenarios cave divers could face – losing sight of one of your teammates in one of the most dangerous cave diving sites in the world This tragedy is about Amy Maria Arriaga, […]

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 […]

Dive of Destiny: Tragic Loss of Finnin in El Zacaton Sinkhole

Categories: Diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Mexico, El Zacaton Sinkhole Finnin Two brothers embarked on a daring deep dive adventure in the El Zacaton Sinkhole located in Mexico, aiming to beat their personal diving record. However, during the ascent, a malfunction with one brother’s BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) led to an uncontrolled rapid ascent, putting them […]

Chris Stool’s Daring Dive in Cueva De La Pena Colorada

Categories: North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Cueva de la Peña Colorada, Mexico Chris Stool We delve into the daring exploration of Cueva de la Peña Colorada, a renowned cave in Mexico’s Oaxaca province. A team of dedicated divers embarked on a journey into the depths of this cave, facing numerous challenges along the way. The […]

Tragedy Strikes at Cathedral Cave: The Heartbreaking Story of Diver Rosa Diego

Categories: Diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Punta Sur, Cozumel Island, Mexico Rosa Diego Exploring the Depths of Punta Sur Cozumel is a renowned Caribbean diving destination in Mexico. Its allure lies in its crystal-clear waters, offering excellent visibility for exploring vibrant coral reefs and a diverse array of marine life. One of the most sought-after spots […]