Another New Zealand fatality - Coromandel Peninsula

[DandyDon]

Diver found dead off coast of Coromandel Peninsula | Stuff.co.nz

A scuba diver has been found dead by his dive partner off the Coromandel Peninsula.
The Whitianga man was out diving at Opito Bay, north of Whitianga, on Wednesday afternoon.
Senior Sergeant Andrew O'Reilly, of Waikato police, said the pair had been out on a boat diving for scallops.
His dive partner surfaced and found the man floating on the surface, O'Reilly said.

"We are still trying to work out if it was a medical incident or a dive related event."Members of the local Coastguard responded and were understood to have known the man from the local community.
O'Reilly said police were investigating alongside the Coroner.
"We urge people to remember safe dive practices, ensure you are medically fit to go diving and dive with a partner."

 

[iamrushman]

always sad news in the diving community....best wishes to family and friends.