USA accident archives

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. […]

Richard Roose’s Fateful Descent into the Depths of Andrea Doria’s Shipwreck

Categories: Diving, North America diving accidents, Wreck diving

Incident Location Diver Full Names Andrea Doria Shipwreck, Atlantic Ocean, Latitude: 40° 29′ 30.0012″ N Longitude: -69° 50′ 60″ W Richard Roose The Andrea Doria shipwreck is a treasure diving site for many divers, as the allure of exploring the one-time luxurious Italian ship has enticed various enthusiasts. Is the China’s recovery worth risking one’s life? […]

Deep Dive Nightmare Claims Daring Explorer Brett Hemphill in Phantom Springs Cave

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Phantom Springs Cave, Texas, USA Brett Hemphill Four days after a renowned Florida cave diving pioneer failed to resurface from the depths of a submerged Texas cave, Brett Hemphill’s dive team successfully recovered his body late Sunday night, as reported by officials from the sheriff’s office. A Daring Recovery Mission […]

George Banks’ Death-Defying Dive into the Depths of Little River Springs

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Little River Springs, North Florida, USA George Banks In this gripping tale, we delve into the extraordinary journey of a cave diver who dared to explore the depths of Little River Springs, where he encountered a life-threatening silt out condition. Little River Springs, a captivating natural wonder in North Florida, […]

Chilling Tale of Augusta Quarry’s Depths: The Tragic Dive of Corey Berggren

Categories: Diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Augusta Quarry, Fort Dickerson, Tennessee Corey Berggren In the serene beauty of Augusta Quarry, located in Fort Dickerson, Tennessee, lies a hidden danger. This picturesque location, with its deep waters and towering cliffs, has become a magnet for thrill-seekers. However, the consequences of leaping from these heights are severe, often […]

Diving Legend Wesley Skiles: From Exploration to Tragedy – Unveiling the Lawsuit and Controversy

Categories: Diving

Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Florida, Boynton Beach Wesley Skiles Wesley Skiles’ passion for cave diving and underwater photography left an indelible mark on the diving community. However, his life took an unexpected turn during a routine dive near Boynton Beach, Florida, leading to a controversial and mysterious accident. Early Years of Exploration Wesley […]

Bob Thomas’ Terrifying Descent into Darkness: The Tilly Foster Cave Nightmare

Categories: Mine diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name New York, Brewster, Tilly Foster cave Bob Thomas In the small town of Southeast, nestled within Putnam County, New York, exists a flooded pit that plunges an astonishing 600 feet into the Earth. This well-kept secret amongst divers has a history of both individuals and items vanishing into its depths, […]

Tragic Incident in Devil’s Spring System: The Dive of Walter Smith

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Country Diver Full Name Devil’s Spring System, Florida, USA Walter Smith Two brothers in the company of their friends went on a dive in the Devil’s Spring System located in Florida. The daredevil younger brother decided to dive farther than the rest of the group, ultimately getting lost in the interconnecting tunnels. The question looming: […]

Tragedy at Blue Springs State Park: Remembering Samuel Slack

Categories: Cave diving, North America diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Blue Springs State Park, Florida, USA Samuel Slack Dive into the captivating account of a thrilling diving expedition gone wrong in the alluring waters of Florida’s Blue Springs State Park. This story involves friendship, passion, unexpected challenges, and a tragic finale, unraveling the profound implications of diver preparedness and adherence […]

Tragic Fate: The Diving Expedition of Chris and Chrissy Rouse

Categories: North America diving accidents, Wreck diving

Incident Location Diver Name United States, New Jersey Chris Rouse, Chrissy Rouse Chris and Chrissy Rouse entered the world of diving in the mid-1980s, driven by a desire to escape the predictability of their lives. Hailing from a middle-class family in rural Pennsylvania, they pursued diving as a means of exploration and self-discovery. Their shared […]