Wales accident archives

Deep Dive Tragedy at Dorothea Quarry: Unveiling the Chilling Fate of Jason Dean

Categories: Diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Dorothea Quarry, North Wales Jason Dean Jason Dean, known for his clear-headedness and infectious energy, was a civil engineer with a passion for designing enduring structures. Despite his dedication to his profession, Jason was a free spirit, always seeking adventure. His love for exploration took him around the globe, where […]

Paula Blakemore’s Fateful Descent in the Enigmatic Depths of Dorothea Quarry

Categories: Diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Dorothea Quarry, Wales Paula Blakemore At 43 years old, Paula Blakemore was not just an experienced diving instructor but a passionate adventurer with a particular fondness for deep wreck diving. Her love for exploring underwater worlds, combined with her genuine warmth, made her a beloved figure among her students. One of […]

Deadly Surprise in the Auburn Lost Slate Mine: Exploring the Dark Depths

Categories: Europe diving accidents, Mine diving

Incident Location Diver Full Names North Wales, United Kingdom Will Smith In a small town in North Wales, one of the most historical and beautiful countries in the world, lies an old abandoned slate mine called Aberlas. Working men forced to abandon their livelihood because of a flood, caves both dry and fully submerged in […]

Tragedy at Wales Cave Complex: The Demise of Bonnie Cotier

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Names Wales, Clydach Gorge Bonnie Cotier Everything she does is with a touch of excellence. She leaves nothing undone until they have satisfied her professional taste. If you’re seeking a professional cave explorer, Bonnie Cotier would have been one of the best options available. The cave complex is located in Clydach […]

Tragic Incident in South Wales: The Disappearance of Diver Roger Solari

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name South Wales, Agen Allwedd Roger Solari In 1974, Roger Solari went on an exploration into Agen Allwedd Cave together with his friend, Martyn Farr. They were both experienced divers, but pushed the limits too hard as Roger encountered an unfortunate incident. Are you enjoying our cave diving videos but have […]

The Last Dive of Paul Heinz Esser in Porth yr Ogof Cave. Body recovered after 39 years

Categories: Cave diving, Europe diving accidents

Incident Location Diver Full Name Wales, Ystradfellte Village, Porth yr Ogof Cave Paul Heinz Esser In 1971, Paul Heinz Esser embarked on a dive with three other trainees, but tragically lost his safety line and drowned while exploring the Porth yr Ogof cave. His body remained underground for nearly 40 years until it was recovered […]