A 61-year-old man has died after becoming unwell during a dive off the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, also known as Statia.
The man, believed to be a tourist, was diving on the mornign of Tuesday, 10 November when the incident occurred.
He was brought to the surface by fellow divers and helped on board the dive boat. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 10.30 am as the boat headed back towards the harbour.
Ambulance personnel met the dive boat at Charles A Woodley Pier in Lower Tow, where they boarded the vessel and performed CPR in an attempt to resuscitate him.
Members of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and others at the scene assisted, but attempts to revive the diver were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.
Police have identified the man only by the initials WHD and are investigating the circumstances of his death. His nationality, the dive site and the cause of his illness have not been disclosed.
The island’s government confirmed the death in a statement that evening, expressing condolences to the man’s family and friends.
‘On behalf of the Government and the people of Statia, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.
‘The Government also appeals to the public to respect the family’s privacy as they mourn their loss.’
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