Cave Diver Death In Tantanoola

Police are investigating a drowning at Tantanoola.

At 10.30am today (Sunday 30 November), police and emergency services were called to Tank Cave near the Princes Highway after reports that a cave diver had drowned.

Police attended and confirmed the diver, a 65-year-old man from Victoria had tragically died and have commenced a recovery operation for the deceased, involving officers from the Water Operations Unit.

There are no reports of any other injuries and there are no safety concerns regarding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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