A 63-year-old man from the United Kingdom died in hospital after feeling unwell while diving at Pernera-MUSAN beach in Ayia Napa on Saturday afternoon, police said.
It happened at around 3:15pm. He was brought to a floating platform, where the diving instructor accompanying him and lifeguards gave him first aid.
An ambulance took him to Famagusta General Hospital, where doctors were unable to revive him.
A post-mortem examination later on Monday will establish the exact cause of death. Ayia Napa police are investigating.
The beach is home to MUSAN, Ayia Napa’s underwater museum, where sculptures are on display and organised dives take place.
