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15/07/2014
Man Dies After Diving Expedition
A man has died following a diving expedition off the coast of Inisboffin, Co Galway.
It is understood that a group of 12 people had been diving close to the East Harbour in Inishboffin and that the man, aged in his 40s, collapsed after resurfacing at about 14:30 on Monday.
According to reports the man was treated at the scene by a local nurse before being airlifted to Mayo General Hospital.
He was pronounced dead a short time later.
A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that a group of 12 people had been diving close to the East Harbour in Inishboffin and that the man, aged in his 40s, collapsed after resurfacing at about 14:30 on Monday.
According to reports the man was treated at the scene by a local nurse before being airlifted to Mayo General Hospital.
He was pronounced dead a short time later.
A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.
(MH/IT)
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