Porto Rafael diver dies during spearfishing trip

A diver died on Sunday afternoon during a spearfishing trip in the waters off Porto Rafael, near Palau. The incident occurred when the man failed to resurface, prompting his wife, who was on a support boat, to alert emergency services.

Firefighters from the Cannigione nautical station, working alongside the Coast Guard, conducted search operations in the area. The diver's body was located near the rescuers, lifeless on the rocks at the water's edge. Local authorities are present to manage the operations and conduct investigations to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.