A diver has died after a long weekend incident in waters near Macquarie Heads on the West Coast.
Police said the 34-year-old man from Tasmania’s north was hookah diving when authorities were called to the remote beach just after 3pm on Friday.
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Hookah diving involves an air compressor delivering air to the diver underwater through a long hose, allowing for longer dives.
They said the diver was unable to be resuscitated.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
