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Spearfisherman's body returns Golden Goose Outlet to Darwin
The body of a 31-year-old man who died while spearfishing on a wrecked ship off the Northern Territory coast has been returned to Darwin.
It was a tragic end to what should have been a perfect day's fishing, with clear water and cloudless skies attracting seven spearfishermen to the wreck of the Marchent 3.
The men were diving on Saturday without scuba gear and the alarm was raised when one man did not surface.
Following a four-hour marine and air search, police divers found the man's body just after 1.30pm.
The wreck is about 35-metres below the surface in a popular diving and fishing area.
It is known for dangerous currents, schools of fish and a large population https://www.goldengooseshoesit.com/ of tiger sharks.
Northern Territory Police are now investigating how the man died.
The man's diving partner says the group was experienced and well prepared.
They were using a buddy system to make sure everyone was safe.
A post-mortem will be held early next week and a report will be prepared for the coroner. |
