A 55-year-old diver died on Wednesday, 26 August, off Isla de Tarifa (Cádiz) after an emergency while scuba diving. According to 112 Andalucía the alarm was raised a few minutes before 14:00. The emergency call service activated the Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061, with Guardia Civil, Salvamento Marítimo, the Policía Portuaria and the Policía Local.
According to emergency responders, the man was first brought out of the water by the crew of a leisure boat, then handed over to a Salvamento Marítimo unit. It took him to Puerto de Tarifa. There, paramedics from Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061 immediately began resuscitation. The man’s death was confirmed at the port.
Authorities consistently cite a possible cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of the medical emergency. The definitive cause of death is not yet known. The Guardia Civil has opened a routine investigation to establish the sequence of events and circumstances, including possible medical factors or equipment problems. According to the accounts so far, there is no indication of foul play. The deceased’s identity and place of origin have not been disclosed.
112 Andalucía coordinated the multi-agency response involving sea and land forces. While Salvamento Marítimo carried out the evacuation at sea and took the man to Puerto de Tarifa the Policía Portuaria and Policía Local supported the operation on land and secured access to the port area. The Guardia Civil is documenting what happened and reviewing statements from witnesses and emergency responders, as well as available technical information. The Junta de Andalucía confirmed the emergency response and the death.
The incident took place in a coastal area with strong currents between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, where leisure and training dives are regularly held. No specific restrictions on diving were announced initially. The authorities note that maritime emergencies follow an established procedure: prompt first aid, rapid transport ashore and a police investigation into the circumstances. The relevant authorities say they will provide further information once initial findings are available.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).