Diver, 47, dies off Queenscliff

A DIVER has died after an incident in waters off Queenscliff on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to reports a diver was in trouble about 4km offshore in Queenscliff soon after 10am.

The diver, Mt Martha 47year-old Trent Williams, was pulled from the water and transported to shore, but was unable to be revived.

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and WorkSafe will be attending,” police spokesman Senior Constable Tim Bail said.

Constable Bail said that police would prepare a report for the coroner.

Redboats managing director Luke English confirmed Mr Williams had been out on one of the business’ vessels, which departed from Portsea on a recreational dive.

Mr English said Mr Williams was a lovely man who was passionate about the ocean and conservation.

“He was involved in marine education, having worked for us educating schoolchildren and showing them the amazing marine environment we have at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay,” he said.

“He had an amazing impact on many around him.

“While there is still an investigation ongoing, emergency services personnel have led us to believe that it is most likely a medical episode that has resulted in the passing of our colleague and friend.”