A man in his 50s has died while scuba diving off the coast of Co Donegal.
The man had been diving in the Downings area, 30km out at sea, when he got into difficulties.
The man was taken from the water on Monday afternoon by Malin Coastguard and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital. However, he was later pronounced dead.
The man’s identity has not yet been released.
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A file on the incident is now being prepared for the Coroner’s Court.
A spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the water northwest of Donegal on Monday afternoon, July 22nd, 2024. A male (50s) got into difficulty in the water.
“He was removed from the water by Malin Coastguard and brought to Letterkenny University Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
“A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.”
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