One man dead following diving offshore in Bareneed

December 23, 2019
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

A 46-year-old man died this afternoon in Bareneed – he and another man, both experienced divers, were diving offshore when the 46-year-old became unconscious. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful after he was pulled from the water.

Bay Roberts RCMP received the call for assistance at approximately 2:20 p.m. Police officers from the Detachment responded, in addition to paramedics with Fewer's Ambulance, Avalon North Wolverines Ground Search and Rescue and the Bay Roberts Fire Department.

The investigation is continuing; the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged.

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Contact information

Glenda Power
Director of Strategic Communications
RCMP NL
709-772-7334, 709-691-1615

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