# Diving fatality in Alghero

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diving-fatality-in-alghero
> Updated: 2026-09-13T17:18:44.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A 48-year-old freediver, Francesco Pagni, died in the Gulf of Alghero while preparing for a competition. Pagni was working with colleagues to set up the course for the 2026 Italian Championship qualifying event when he failed to resurface. The Coast Guard recovered his body, and authorities have ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Alghero: Freediver dies during competition preparations

A 48-year-old freediver died in Alghero, Italy, while preparing the competition course for the 2026 Italian Championship qualifying event.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-freediver-dies-during-competition-preparations

### 2026-08-25: Diver dies during recreational dive in Almería

A 56-year-old diver died during a recreational dive in Cala Mochuela, Almería, despite rescue efforts by emergency services.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diver-dies-during-recreational-dive-in-almera

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Cite as: Diving fatality in Alghero. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/diving-fatality-in-alghero