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A Cypriot diver has died after an incident near the famous Zenobia shipwreck off the coast of Larnaca, prompting an emergency response on Saturday morning.
According to authorities, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) in Larnaca received a report at around 09:40 on 7 March 2026 that a diver was in distress in the waters surrounding the wreck site, one of Cyprus’s most popular diving locations.
Rescue services were immediately deployed. A speedboat from the Port and Marine Police was dispatched to the scene, while an ambulance from the State Health Services Organisation’s ambulance service (OKYpY) was also sent to assist.
The diver, a Greek Cypriot man, was recovered by the police vessel and transferred to waiting paramedics. He was then taken to Larnaca General Hospital for treatment.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, doctors at the hospital confirmed that the man had died.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances of the incident.
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