Diver Death Off East Anglian Coast

31st August 2013

#Diving - The Guardian reports that British police are investigating the death of a diver off the coast of East Anglia yesterday (30 August).

The deceased was one of two divers from a group of seven who got into difficulty off Lowestoft in Suffolk during a recreational diving trip.

The other diver was taken to hospital but police said he was likely to be discharged.

A police spokesperson added that the dead man is not thought to be local, and that the authorities are trying to trace his next of kin.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained until a portmortem can take place.

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