Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old American tourist who was found submerged in the sea off North West Point Road, West Bay on 6 Dec.
Police said the man is believed to have been snorkelling, when he encountered difficulties and subsequently submerged beneath the surface.
A police spokesperson said a major rescue operation was mounted around 1:30pm. Coast Guard personnel, the fire service and police, including the Air Operations Unit, were deployed. Civilian divers also assisted, and the man was recovered from the water.
The man was assessed by Emergency Medical Services and pronounced dead at the scene and his body was transported to the Anthony S. Eden Hospital in George Town.
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Investigations into the death are ongoing.
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