A 61-year-old British tourist died on Tuesday morning during a dive at the site of the Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca Bay. He was found unconscious at a depth of about 30 metres and was pronounced dead after being taken to Larnaca General Hospital.
Found unconscious by his instructor
According to philenews, the 61-year-old was diving with other people when he was found unconscious by the dive instructor accompanying him.
Rescue plan activated
The Larnaca Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) was informed of the incident at 10:10 and activated the Nearchos Special National Plan.
A Port and Marine Police speedboat and an ambulance from the State Health Services Organisation (OKYpY)Ambulance Service were sent to the area.
The diver was picked up unconscious by the Port and Marine Police boat and handed over to the ambulance crew, who took him to Larnaca General Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Source: philenews
