Chinese tourist drowns while snorkelling in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese tourist in her 30s drowned while snorkelling off Pulau Mengalum here today.
A Chinese woman in her 30s lost her life while snorkeling off the coast of Pulau Mengalum in Sabah on Tuesday. She was among 17 tourists who had taken a boat trip to the island for the activity. Kota Kinabalu police revealed the unfortunate incident was reported around 1:30 PM. Initial reports indicate the victim likely drowned while snorkeling in waters approximately 1.5 meters deep.
She had been snorkeling for about 15 minutes before a crew member on the boat observed her floating unconscious. Despite attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the woman showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead by a medical officer at the scene. Police who examined the area found no criminal involvement and have recorded statements from witnesses to aid in their investigation. The case is currently classified as a sudden death.
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