Diver (30s) dies off Donegal coast

Coast guard received report of diver who was unconscious on boat north of Malin Head

The diver was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital by the Rescue 118 helicopter for treatment, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Photograph: Trevor McBride
The diver was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital by the Rescue 118 helicopter for treatment, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Photograph: Trevor McBride

A diver in his 30s has died following an incident off the coast of Donegal.

The diver was airlifted from a boat off Inishowen at around 1pm on Sunday afternoon.

Malin Head Coastguard received a report of a diver who was unconscious on a dive boat north of Malin Head.

The diver was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital by the Rescue 118 helicopter for treatment, but was pronounced dead on arrival.