Local first responders say 'callers said a scuba diver who was unconscious and needed emergency medical assistance had been pulled from the water'
A holidaymaker has died in Lanzarote after getting into difficulty in waters while scuba diving at a small sandy cove in the tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen.
The incident happened around 12.30pm on Thursday at Playa Chica, the southernmost beach in Puerto del Carmen, which known for its snorkelling opportunities.Read more: Watch: Mary Wallopers banjo player and pal help save 'lucky' young dolphins "The callers said a scuba diver who was unconscious and needed emergency medical assistance had been pulled from the water. Emergency responders discovered he was in cardiac arrest when they arrived at the scene and practiced CPR on him without obtaining positive results."
The death marks the second British swimming tragedy in Spain this week. A 77-year-old was pronounced dead after swimming off Raco beach in Cullera, in Valencia. Paramedics rushed to the scene following reports at around 11.30am on Tuesday that a man had entered the water after strong currents developed. They performed CPR for 30 minutes but were sadly unable to save the holidaymaker.
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