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A man has died following a diving incident near Owaka Heads, Hinahina, this afternoon.
Police were called about 12pm after the diver became separated from others in his party.
A search was initiated and the man was found about 1.40pm.
Sadly he was not able to be revived and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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People dusting off their dive gear after months out of the water are being reminded to make sure it s safe
People dusting off their dive gear after months out of the water are being reminded to make sure it s safe 28 December 2020
The Police National Dive Squad says equipment should be serviced every year and checked before each dive.
Senior Sergeant Bruce Adams says people should make sure they re fit to dive, and have an honest look at themselves.
He says divers should think about how active they ve been, whether they have any injuries or are taking medication.
Adams says people need to make sure they re okay to jump in the water and come back at the end of the day.