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German Diver, 80, Dies Off Elba After Losing Consciousness Underwater

Rescue services report a suspected cardiac arrest during the dive pending official confirmation.

Overview

  • The 80-year-old lost consciousness during an afternoon dive near Marina di Campo on Elba’s south coast.
  • Fellow divers brought him to the surface, and resuscitation efforts by emergency crews were unsuccessful.
  • An air rescue was activated, and the man was pronounced dead after reaching shore.
  • Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death or released further details about his origin.
  • Local reporting states his body has been released to family members.