The number of individuals capable of diving to a depth of 250 metres, or 820 feet, is smaller than the number of individuals who have visited the moon. This was the situation at the conclusion of the 20th century.This is the story of how the bravery of Dave Shaw, on a mercy mission to recover the body of Deon Dreyer from the depths of Bushman's Hole, lead to his own demise.

Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, is the highest peak in North America and one of the largest massifs in the world. This colossal mountain, standing at twenty thousand feet, dominates the South Central Alaska skyline with its stunning white presence. It holds the title of being the third highest of the Seven Summits, following Mount Everest in Nepal and Aconcagua in Argentina. The measurement of a mountain's highest point above sea level determines its ranking, and astonishingly, w...

On the morning of October 5th, 1965, Morris Baetzold awoke with great anticipation. It was yet another school day for the 15-year-old, but it held a special significance - it was field trip day. Morris, along with 15 other children from the Methodist Children's Home in Berea, Ohio, was about to embark on a journey to Schoenbrunn Village, a place of historical importance in Ohio. While it may not have been an amusement park, it promised to be a welcome change from the usual classroom routin...

On April 6th, 1994, renowned diver Sheck Exley embarked on a daring mission to break the diving depth record at the Zacaton sinkhole. Little did he know that this fateful day would take a horrifying turn.

In the winter of 1959, a group of nine young and experienced hikers embarked on a journey into the Ural Mountains of Russia. Although they had previously undertaken cold-weather trips, this particular expedition would tragically be their last. During their trek, the hikers encountered something unexpected in the supposedly desolate region, resulting in the demise of the entire group. The exact events of that fateful night remain unknown, but the incident has since become one of the world's...

Situated in Northern California, Yuba County boasts vast wilderness, rugged terrain, and close-knit communities. However, the families of five local individuals were left to grapple with the heart-wrenching mystery of their sudden disappearance on a cold winter night in 1978. Even now, the mystery remains unsolved. On the night they went missing, Bill Sterling, Jack Madruga, Jack Huett, Ted Weiher, and Gary Mathias were affectionately known as "the boys." Their ages ranged from 24 to 32, w...

On August 18th, 2010, Ben McDaniel, a 30-year-old open water diver, was last spotted diving in the underwater cave at Vortex Spring in Ponce De Leon, Florida. The following two days, when a Vortex Spring employee noticed that Ben's truck was still parked in the lot, the Holmes County sheriff's office was contacted and the search operation commenced. A story of the unfolding events.

In August 1993, during the summer season, a group of six young and adventurous friends, all passionate about the outdoors and backpacking, set out on a journey that most nature enthusiasts could only imagine. What began as a relatively simple hike turned tragic when sudden and inexplicable symptoms claimed the lives of six out of the seven group members.

Alexander Selkirk had always exhibited a rebellious nature. Born in 1676 in Fife, Scotland, he was the offspring of a tanner. During his childhood, he gained a reputation for mischief and restlessness, frequently finding himself in trouble. At the age of 17, he had his first encounter with the authorities when he was charged with indecent conduct in a church. A few years later, Alexander unintentionally consumed salt water, which his younger brother found amusing and laughed at. However, i...

With only three days remaining until Thanksgiving, the day was graced by beautiful, sunny weather. A bright and intelligent medical student decided to embark on an adventure to explore a popular and intriguing cave, which was considered suitable for beginners. Despite everything appearing to go smoothly, a single mistake changed the course of events. Taking a wrong turn led to a tragedy that continues to evoke speculation and terror even today. This tragic incident is famously known as The...

On April 15th, 2017, two individuals ventured into the obscure yet remarkably transparent waters of Sa Piqueta cave, Mallorca. After several hours, only one of them emerged. Now, it was a race against time. This is their tale.

On Monday morning around 10.30am, John received a crackling message through his radio. Although the signal was weak, he managed to decipher the words being spoken. One of the helicopters had discovered a person crawling on their hands and knees through the snow. When they reached her, she mustered the strength to whisper a few words before collapsing from exhaustion. The mountains that John's team had been searching were the Cairngorms.