Why Did FOUR Never Surface? | Australia's DEADLIEST Cave Disaster

IMPORTANT NOTES: ATTENTION
1. The information in this video is based on available research and historical sources. However, as with many real events, some details may be disputed or interpreted differently depending on the source. If you notice something that you believe is incorrect or open to discussion, please feel free to share it in the comments. The goal here is not to argue, but to learn together, exchange perspectives, and reach a clearer understanding. Respectful and thoughtful discussion is always welcome.

2. Some of the cave footage and visuals used in this video are stock materials. Since there are no original photographs or video recordings from the time of the incident, representative visuals were used to support the storytelling. These images do not depict the exact events but are included to help visualize the narrative. Thank you for your understanding.

On May 28, 1973, eight divers descended into The Shaft near Mount Gambier, South Australia. Four surfaced alive. Four did not. This is the true story of the 1973 Mount Gambier cave diving accident—a tragedy that led to the formation of the Cave Divers Association of Australia and changed cave diving safety forever. What went wrong deep in The Shaft? Why did Stephen Millott, Christine Millott, Gordon Roberts, and John Bockerman never make it back? Explore the verified facts, the unanswered questions, and the legacy of one of Australia's deadliest cave diving disasters.

Why Did FOUR Never Surface? | Australia's DEADLIEST Cave Disaster

00:00 Intro
00:30 Warning
00:35 The Shaft
01:44 The Dive
03:34 What Went Wrong
05:07 The Investigation
07:41 The Aftermath
09:40 The Lesson
11:05 Thanks For Watching

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