A British woman has tragically died after she suffered a seizure while snorkelling at a popular diving spot in Indonesia.
The 24-year-old reportedly suffered signs of distress swimming in the Semangko Sea near the famous Pink Beach in East Lombok on July 30.
The young woman was diving with another person, both of them plunging around 50ft below the surface of the water.
But she then began convulsing as she re-emerged from the depths, sparking panic among the crew who battled to drag her back onboard.
She was still breathing as they rushed back to shore but was pronounced dead before reaching the local health centre.
Nikolas Osman, head of public relations at the East Lombok Police, said the woman was part of a tour group of 10 when the incident happened.
He said: ‘At around 8:30 WITA, the group arrived at the first location, Gili Peteluan, for snorkelling. Then, at around 09:15 WITA, they continued to the second spot, Semangko Sea at Pink Beach, for more snorkelling activities.
‘When she was about to return to the surface of the sea, the victim’s condition suddenly became unusual, so her friend guided her to the surface.’
The 24-year-old reportedly suffered signs of distress swimming in the Semangko Sea near the famous Pink Beach in East Lombok on July 30 (File image of the Pink Beach)
The police spokesman said the boat captain immediately headed for the Telong-Elong Pier, where an ambulance was waiting to take the woman to the Jerowaru Community Health Center. However, she died less than an hour later, at around midday.
Authorities said they were interrogating the crew and tourists present at the scene.
The Briton’s body was being kept at the Bhayangkara Hospital for a post-mortem exam. Officials have not yet clarified the exact cause of her death.
In September last year, Chinese tourist Zhou Wei Gang, 61, died after swimming at Pink Beach.
The holidaymaker enjoyed the cool waters as he plunged to a depth of 82 feet for around 33 minutes before resurfacing. However, while on the boat trip home, he suddenly complained that he felt weak and dizzy. He then began vomiting before fainting.
Upon arrival on the mainland, a medical team found he no longer had a pulse.
Pantai Pink or Pink Beach in East Lombok, Indonesia, is famous for its rare pink sand created by a mix of white sand and red coral fragments. The area also houses beautiful coral reefs and vibrant marine life, making it a popular spot for divers.
The Daily Mail has contacted the UK’s Foreign Office for comment.
