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On August 18th of 2010 Ben McDaniel went to do his favorite hobby of scuba diving at a well known location in Ponce De Leon, Florida. However that evening when he went to dive into the Vortex cave Ben was never seen again. To this day Ben is still missing, and although deemed deceased by the State of Florida, there are still many questions surrounding his disappearance.
If you or someone you know has any information related to Ben McDaniel's whereabouts please contact the Holmes County Sheriff's Office at 850-547-3681.
References for this Episode
References for this Episode
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