Police in Grand Bahama are investigating the death of a 49 year old American visitor.

Reports are that on Saturday 9th May 2015, shortly before 5:00pm, police received information that a group of visitors from Florida were diving off Memory Rock, when one of the male reportedly began experiencing difficulty breathing. He was reportedly pulled from the water on to the vessel from which they were diving where CPR was administered. He was transported to West End where he was rendered medical attention by doctor from the West End Clinic. He was transported to the Rand Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by doctor.

Police are conducted investigation into this matter.