Diver Missing in Greece's Devil's Well Cave

On March 23rd, a 34-year-old experienced diver and pilot has gone missing in a dangerous

underwater cave known as the Devil's Well Near.

Voliogmini, Greece.

He vanished around midday on Sunday while diving at Lee Manakia, a rocky coastline south

of Athens.

His companion came back up alone and alerted rescuers right away.

Specialist teams from the Hellenic Coast Guard's Underwater Missions Unit, along with

the speleologists and the Hellenic Rescue Team launched a major search.

The cave starts shallow near the shore, but drops sharply to between 92 and 98 feet, leading

into a maze of tight passages and chambers.

Experts think it might link to a nearby lake, making it extra tricky.

This spot has a grim history, with at least four divers dying there over the years from

getting lost, trapped, or caught in strong currents.

Back in 1978, three young Americans disappeared, exploring it, and their remains weren't identified

until 2007 through.

DNA.

Warning signs and bars were added at the entrance to keep people out.

The missing diver had top gear, including a re-brither that recycles air for longer dives,

so there's faint hope he found in air pocket.

Searches on Sunday turned of nothing, but efforts have ramped up with cave diving pros

checking the dips.

Tourist-based tough conditions in this high-risk area, popular with thrill seekers above

water, but deadly below, as the operation presses on.