Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old American visitor who became unresponsive while scuba diving off the coast of North Sound on Monday afternoon.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda announced the incident in a media release, stating that the deceased was a resident of North Carolina who had been vacationing on the island with his family. He arrived in Antigua on June 5 and was scheduled to depart on June 13.
He was last seen alive at approximately 3:15 p.m. while participating in a scuba diving excursion near Red Head and Rabbit Island. He became unresponsive during the dive and was subsequently transported to the mainland near Shell Beach.
Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and transported him to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where a medical doctor pronounced him dead on arrival at approximately 4:36 p.m.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death remain ongoing. An autopsy is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The Police Administration extended sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
