Hong Kong woman dies during 100-metre training dive in Philippines
Dive is part of technical training for advanced divers who have already made 40-metre and 60-metre descents
A Hong Kong woman in her fifties has died during a highly demanding 100-metre (328-foot) technical dive in the Philippines, with the body remaining in Cebu.
The Immigration Department on Thursday confirmed it had contacted the family of the deceased to provide assistance.
The department also said it immediately contacted the Chinese foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong and the Chinese consulate in Cebu.
According to local media reports, the woman surnamed Fong died on Saturday while taking part in a 100-metre dive as part of technical training with a coach from Hong Kong.
The report said her body remained in the Philippines.
According to Padi, or the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, divers must pass both a 40-metre and 60-metre technical diving courses before qualifying for the 100-metre one.