An Australian tourist has died while scuba diving. He was visiting Bali when he suffered a panic attack while under the ocean. Tragically, his anxiety caused his death.
The incident happened on December 30 near Segara Beach in Tulamben.
40-year-old Nathan John Scott drowned while scuba diving. He had been only weeks from his 41st birthday when he died. According to Sky News Australia, Scott was on vacation in Bali and decided to go scuba diving. A fellow diver saw the entire thing underwater. At a depth of 49 feet, Scot appeared to start to panic.
Scuba Diving Accident
Two instructors had been with Scott at the time of his death. One of them called for help when the incident happened. A local fisherman saw Scott's body floating near the surface. He and another diver helped lift Scott into the boat. At the time, he was still alive. The boat radio for emergency services to meet them.
But despite this quick action and being taken to the hospital, Scott later died.
Kubu Police chief, I Nyoman Sukarma, told the Daily Mail, "Based on witnesses, the victim had a panic attack while diving and suddenly removed his diving regulator."
"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Bali," a spokesperson told the outlet. "We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time."
