Australian Tourist Dies in Tragic Scuba Diving Accident in Bali
Bali, Indonesia — An Australian tourist, Nathan John Scott, tragically lost his life in a scuba diving accident off the coast of Segara Beach in Tulamben, Bali, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time, with Mr. Scott diving approximately 150 meters from shore along the island’s east coast.
According to witnesses, including a South African diver present at the scene, Mr. Scott appeared to experience a panic attack while diving at a depth of about 15 meters. In distress, he removed his diving regulator and began swimming toward the surface. The South African individual followed him and after surfacing, called for help which alerted a nearby Balinese fisherman.
The fisherman found Mr. Scott unconscious and floating in the water. The two men quickly brought him into the boat and rushed to shore where emergency responders were summoned. Despite efforts by rescue teams, Mr. Scott could not be revived.
Kubu Police Chief I Nyoman Sukarma confirmed that an investigation is underway. He stated that the removal of the diving regulator, a device critical for breathing underwater by regulating high-pressure oxygen from tanks, likely caused Mr. Scott to suffer from hyperventilation, water inhalation, and subsequent drowning.
At the time, Mr. Scott, who was just shy of his 41st birthday, was staying at the Teratai Boutique Resort in nearby Amed. Authorities and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have been contacted for further comments on the case.
This heartbreaking event has cast a shadow over the popular tourist destination and serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with scuba diving activities.
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