Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Jackson County, Tennessee, Mill Pond Cave Josh Bratchley An Elite Diver in a Treacherous System On April 16, 2019, a team of British cave divers descended into the murky depths of Mill Pond Cave in Jackson County, Tennessee. The cave system, known for its narrow, twisting passages and extremely […]
Incident Location Diver Full Name USA, Marianna, Florida, Hole in the Wall Cave Clyde Douglas (Doug) Rorex A Routine Dive in a Familiar Cave On June 9, 2020, Clyde Douglas “Doug” Rorex, a 68-year-old highly experienced cave diver, undertook what many would consider a routine solo dive in Hole in the Wall Cave, located at […]
Incident Location Diver Full Name United States, Missouri, Roaring River Cave Eric Hahn On October 14, 2022, 27‑year‑old Eric Hahn prepared for what should have been a controlled, planned dive in Roaring River Cave, Missouri. The goal was simple: support an ongoing cave survey by placing stage bottles at specific depths and act as a […]
Incident Location Diver Names USA, Florida, Vortex Spring Ben McDaniel On August 18th, 2010, Ben McDaniel was diving in Vortex Spring Cave when something went horrifyingly wrong, and this event would go on to be the greatest mystery in diving history. This is his story. The Disappearance On Wednesday, August 18th, Ben McDaniel returned to […]
Incident Location Diver Names United States, Florida, Lafayette County, Troy Spring John, Michael The depths of Troy Spring were a diverse paradise, a mesmerizing realm of crystal clear waters and breathtaking visibility. Divers from all over flocked to this secluded spot in Lafayette County, eager to explore the uncharted territories hidden beneath the surface. But […]
Incident Location Diver Names Florida, Gilchrist County Thomas Brian Ellis Just like any other day, Thomas Brian Ellis drove his truck to Ginnie Springs in a bid to dive the Devil’s Eye for an ongoing survey he was carrying out at the cave system. All geared up and filled with passion for his cause, he […]
Incident Location Diver Name (Deceased) United States, Washington County, Florida, Spring Run Cave(Patters Spring) George Matthews Two young explorers set out on an exciting underwater adventure deep in the heart of Spring Run Cave, located in Washington County, Florida. With limited experience and only basic diving gear, they ventured into a world where darkness and […]
Incident Location Diver Full Name (Deceased) USA, Hawaii, Maui, Cape Canow Cave Preston Penny In 1985, a group of divers set out to explore the mysterious depths of Cape Kinau Cave, located off the coast of Maui, Hawaii. Armed with excitement, curiosity, and their diving gear, they descended into the dark, twisting passages beneath the […]
Incident Location Diver Full Names (Deceased) Eagle’s Nest sinkhole, West Central Florida Judy Bedard Darrin Spivey and Dylan Sanchez Have you ever heard of Eagle’s Nest sinkhole, often referred to as the Mount Everest of cave diving? It’s a place where underwater cave exploration reaches New Heights, known for its stunning scenery, extreme depths, and […]
Incident Location Diver Names Mariana, Florida – Twin Caverns in Mill Pond Raymond, Alexandra Enter the dark and twisted world of the Twin Cave Family Tragedy. Uncover the secrets and horrors of this cave diving disaster that will leave you breathless. Today, we are exploring Mariana Florida’s Mill Pond, which has many lovely qualities. This […]
