A 75-year-old US visitor has died after experiencing difficulties while diving in Cayman Brac, police reported on Thursday.

The incident is Cayman’s third water-related death of the year.

The man’s identity is yet to be released.

Police, in a brief statement, said the incident happened shortly after 9:30am on Tuesday, 21 Feb.

Officers had responded to Channel Road on Cayman Brac where it was reported that the man, who was diving near the location, had experienced difficulties and was brought ashore.

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Cayman Islands Fire Service personnel performed first aid on the man before medical personnel from Faith Hospital arrived and took over his care.

Police said a short time later the attending doctor pronounced the man dead at the scene.