We are getting reports that the third missing Korean diver in Lapu-Lapu City has been found dead on the shore of San Francisco, Camotes Islands by local residents.
It is believed that Heo Seung Yung, 43 took off his diving gear to swim to the nearest shore and ask for help. He and fellow divers Baek Seung Kyoon and Kim Eun had been at sea for more than 24 hours.
The 43-year-old technical diver didn’t make it to shore alive.
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Residents of Himensulan, a coastal village in San Francisco, Camotes Islands, found Heo on the shore around 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, said Lieutenant James Reyes, spokesperson of the Naval Forces Central (Navforcen).
Our thoughts are with the families at this terrible time.
