![]() ![]() I realize this is an old posting but what the cave community divers do not know the money the IRS says is owed by Ben was filed by a family member of Ben's "then" business associate, a Mr. What I have discovered since that day has made me sad as Ben's body was close to being found with a little more patience and planning. It was decided by you and Edd to stop the operation then, instead of continuing the next day as I realize the divers air time had been about used up. I am not saying I do not appreciate the efforts of the divers but the plan was not discussed openly with me. Since the camera replacement cost was my responsibility I should have been given the choice-not because of your fear of really locating his body. If this had been carried out and planned properly there would have not been questions still as to why this was not followed. of line top side but no one agreed to take it all the way back through the fourth. Only those who have valid cave diving certificates are permitted to enter, requiring a staff member to unlock the gate, and typically accompany them during the dive.No, it was stopped because only 700 ft. Vortex Spring complied with this by erecting a locked underwater gate at the entrance to the dangerous section of the cave. The state of Florida threatened to ban diving near cave entrances as a result of frequent cave diving accidents, but local divers responded by developing a special cave diving certification that became the standard requirement for sections of underwater caves known to be particularly hazardous. During the early 1990s, 13 divers died while exploring it. The cave has been a controversial aspect of the spring. Camping facilities, picnic areas, a basketball court, volleyball court, paddle boats, floats, and canoes are also provided. ![]() Recreational features include diving boards, rope swings, and slides into the swimming area. ![]() Lodging, dive shop, and changing rooms with heated showers are on site. The siteĪt the site, many facilities are provided for visitors. Experienced divers are allowed to dive to 115 feet (35 m). The cave is accessible to 310 feet (94 m), further passage is blocked by a steel grate. A handrail is mounted along the wall of the cave. The cavern entrance is at 58 feet (18 m) below the surface, and has an opening of 9 by 12 feet (2.7 m × 3.7 m). There are two underwater training platforms at 20 feet (6.1 m) which are often used for Open Water certification dives, and a "talk box" that divers swim into, allowing them to talk to each other while under the surface. Vortex Spring is a popular diving area both for experienced and novice divers. The cave has been measured to a total of 1,642 feet (500 m). There are many fish in the spring large carp swim in the basin while freshwater eels live in the cave. The spring runoff flows into nearby Otter Creek, which joins Sandy Creek a short distance upstream of Ponce de Leon Spring. Water temperature is steady at 68 ☏ (20 ☌) with no thermocline, and is typically very clear. The spring consists of a 200 ft (61 m) basin with sloping sides and a cave which links the spring to the Floridan aquifer. Vortex Spring is a cold, freshwater spring that produces approximately 28 million US gallons (110,000 m 3) of water daily. ![]()
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