Scuba diver dies at Rye Pier

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Rye Pier this morning.

Emergency services were called following reports a scuba diver had been pulled from the water about 10am.

It's understood the man was located unconscious in the water by other scuba divers.

He was pulled onto the pier where they commenced CPR.

Emergency services continued CPR but sadly the man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

Police will investigate the exact circumstance around the incident and prepare a report for the coroner.

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