Overview
- The incident occurred near Segara Beach in Tulamben on Tuesday at about 11:30 a.m. local time.
- Witnesses told police the diver removed his regulator at roughly 15 metres depth before making a rapid ascent.
- Two instructors signaled for help, fishermen brought the unconscious man to shore, and he later died at a medical facility.
- Local media identified the deceased as New South Wales resident Nathan John Scott, 40, though officials have not formally named him.
- Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is providing consular assistance and offered condolences as police collect statements.