An experienced scuba diver is presumed drowned after disappearing during a dive in West Vancouver.
The man, a Vancouverite in his 60s, was out with a friend in the waters off Whytecliff Park Saturday but failed to surface.
The colleague called for help and an extensive but ultimately unsuccessful search of the area was conducted by the coast guard and police.
West Vancouver police spokesperson Sgt. Paul Skelton said additional searches were conducted by officers, the coast guard and even the diver’s friends on Sunday, but no trace of the man could be found.
“Unfortunately, given the amount of time, he is presumed drowned though he’s listed as missing,” said Skelton. “It’s difficult to say whether he had a medical emergency or an equipment failure, all we know is that he didn’t surface.”
Skelton said the man had up to 20 years of scuba diving experience.
His name has not been released.
Local news from metronews.ca/vancouver
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