Léopoldville wreck fatality - Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

[DandyDon]

I don't know what happened, but "a diver found his lifeless buddy" doesn't sound right. The Wikipedia article about the sinking has a similar tone.

A diving accident took place on the wreck of the "Léopoldville", Saturday, July 23
Google translation...

The wreck of the "Léopoldville" lies 60 meters deep. It is a very technical and mythical dive since this 170 meter long liner is considered one of the most beautiful wrecks in the region. Only the most experienced can access it.

This Saturday, a group of ten divers wanted to explore this boat, sunk on Christmas Day in 1944, off Cherbourg. During the exploration, a diver found his lifeless buddy near the bottom. The victim was brought to the surface by another diver and the alert was given.

The Jobourg CROSS contacted the maritime medical coordination SAMU, as well as the firefighters.

Unfortunately when they returned to Collignon beach, the victim could not be revived.