A DIVER was found dead almost 300ft underwater after travelling more than 250 miles for an adventure, an inquest heard today.
Tim James Waples, 60, was tragically discovered at Dorothea Quarry, a popular diving spot in Gwynedd, Wales.
IT engineer Tim Waples was found dead almost 300ft underwater, an inquest heard today[/caption]
A senior coroner today opened an inquest in Caernarfon into the death of the IT engineer from Hertfordshire.
Coroner Kate Robertson said North Wales Police had received a call at 1.37pm on May 31 reporting that a diver had died at the quarry.
She added: “It seems that Tim Waples had been diving using equipment when he was found deceased at approximately 85 metres depth within the water.
“He was confirmed as having passed away a short time later”. A paramedic confirmed he had died at 3.32pm.
Ms Robertson said she ordered a post mortem examination and the results are awaited. She said: “I have reason to suspect that the death is unnatural.”
She opened and adjourned the inquest so further investigations can take place.
