Probe after experienced commercial diver's 'sudden death' on beach

The 48-year-old was understood to be at the beach with his brother when he got into 'difficulty'.

Police probe launched after experienced commercial diver’s ‘sudden death’ on East Lothian beachGoogle Maps

An investigation has been launched after an experienced diver died while swimming off Tyninghame beach on Saturday.

The 48-year-old man, from Edinburgh, was at the East Lothian beach with his brother when he got into difficulties.

Witnesses said the man, who is understood to have been a commercial diver, had been in the water in a full wet suit.

Emergency services were called to the scene but the man was pronounced dead.

Police said an investigation would be carried out and a report sent to the procurator fiscal.

A spokesperson said: “Officers attended at Tyninghame Beach near Dunbar at around 4.20pm on Saturday, following the sudden death of a 48-year-old man.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

A spokesperson for East Lothian Council said it was aware of the incident.

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