Emergency services were called to reports a diver was in trouble approximately 4km offshore in Queenscliff shortly after 10am on 9 April 2022.
The diver, Mount Martha 47-year-old Trent Williams, was pulled from the water and transported to shore but was unable to be revived.“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and WorkSafe will be attending,” Victoria Police spokesman Senior-Constable Tim Bail said.
He said police would prepare a report for the Coroner.
Redboats managing director Luke English confirmed Mr Williams, had been out on one of the business’ vessels, which departed from Portsea, on a recreational dive. Mr English said Mr Williams was a lovely man who was very passionate about the ocean and conservation.“He was involved in marine education, having worked for us educating schoolchildren and showing them the amazing marine environment we have at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay. “He had an amazing impact on many around him.“Whilst there is still an investigation ongoing, emergency services personnel have led us to believe that it is most likely a medical episode that has resulted in the passing of our colleague and friend.”
A Life Saving Victoria spokeswoman said the agency offered its sincere condolences to the family, friends and community of the man, who sadly died in Queenscliff, after he was found unresponsive in the water while diving and was unable to be revived.“While we cannot comment on incidents that are before the coroner, it’s a tragic reminder to never swim or dive alone, always check the conditions as they can change quickly and to always stick within your limits – if in doubt, don’t go out,” the spokeswoman said.
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The diver, Mount Martha 47-year-old Trent Williams, was pulled from the water and transported to shore but was unable to be revived.“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and WorkSafe will be attending,” Victoria Police spokesman Senior-Constable Tim Bail said.
He said police would prepare a report for the Coroner.
Redboats managing director Luke English confirmed Mr Williams, had been out on one of the business’ vessels, which departed from Portsea, on a recreational dive. Mr English said Mr Williams was a lovely man who was very passionate about the ocean and conservation.“He was involved in marine education, having worked for us educating schoolchildren and showing them the amazing marine environment we have at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay. “He had an amazing impact on many around him.“Whilst there is still an investigation ongoing, emergency services personnel have led us to believe that it is most likely a medical episode that has resulted in the passing of our colleague and friend.”
A Life Saving Victoria spokeswoman said the agency offered its sincere condolences to the family, friends and community of the man, who sadly died in Queenscliff, after he was found unresponsive in the water while diving and was unable to be revived.“While we cannot comment on incidents that are before the coroner, it’s a tragic reminder to never swim or dive alone, always check the conditions as they can change quickly and to always stick within your limits – if in doubt, don’t go out,” the spokeswoman said.
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