A 50 year old man has died off the coast of Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf. He was diving with family and friends when he failed to surface as expected. He was later found on the sea bed, but despite medical attention he died before reaching the shore. Police have impounded his gear and reported that he was apparently in 4-5 metres of water.
The New Zealand Herald has the story. Apparently he was free-diving, but according to the Herald’s story he was the only one “wearing snorkelling gear”. I can only assume that they meant diving gear.
