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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