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Florida Keys, FL - A 59-year-old German man tragically died after losing consciousness while scuba diving at the iconic Christ of the Abyss site off Key Largo.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the man encountered difficulties during a Sunday morning dive.
Crew members from Amoray Dive Resort immediately performed CPR before paramedics transported the man to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier.
Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at 11:10 a.m.
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Adam Linhardt says authorities do not suspect foul play, though an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
The Christ of the Abyss site, a renowned underwater attraction in the Florida Keys, draws divers from around the world to explore its marine life and the iconic bronze statue submerged in its waters.