Anderson Spring (Suwannee River)

[IowaCaveDiver]

Boil on the surface, flow is kickin! Lots of sand moved within the system. Run your primary reel past the first sight of gold line, as it is buried super deep not far ahead. You are best to run your reel all the way to the drop off tube. Line was buried in multiple places but was able to dig most of it out. Jump to the right is majorly filled in with sand and is now a major restriction to access (sidemount only) as are many other areas of the cave. Better run an explorer reel in the side passage/jump to the right, as the line is buried everywhere beyond recovery. Be cautious farther back in on the mainline, as soft clay floor has been exposed and will be easily damaged with any contact. Great dive, I plan on returning soon!

105 minute run time, max depth 85 feet.

[patpicos]

thx for the report

[ARY]

watch for broken glass at the entrance or better use cut resistant gloves.

[IowaCaveDiver]

there wasn't too much broken glass... lots of bottles and cans but I think the movement of sand has covered over most of the crap. Good point though...it is usually the piece you don't see that get's you! don't bleed in the cave please

[Kelly Jessop]

Watch sand that has been deposited by flooding events and loosely packed, because it can shift very easily depending on how it is piled. A few people have had some scares in the system when they thought things were collapsing.