Emergency services were called to The Pass yesterday after a man was pulled from the water unconscious.
At about 11.45am yesterday (Tuesday 24 September 2019) the man, who had reportedly been scuba diving, was given CPR by members of the public then paramedics.
Despite their efforts, the man died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
Investigations into the man’s death are continuing and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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