A British nationwide has tragically drowned whereas snorkelling together with his son within the Dominican Republic.
Ian Simpson, 55, was swimming in uneven waters off the coast of Caleton de Bruno seashore within the city of Cabrera when he didn’t resurface on Thursday afternoon.
His teenage son shouted for assist and rescue volunteers in a picket fishing boat got here to his help about 1pm.
Ultimately, Mr Simpson’s lifeless physique was situated within the waters of a close-by seashore, El Puerto, and he was hoisted into the boat and brought ashore.
The daddy, domestically recognized as Ian Simpson, was swimming in uneven waters off the coast of Caleton de Bruno seashore within the city of Cabrera when he didn’t resurface on Thursday afternoon
His teenage son shouted for assist and rescue volunteers in a picket fishing boat got here to his help about 1pm
Mr Simpson was rushed to Physician Virgilio Garcia Hospital, the place medics licensed the reason for dying as asphyxiation by drowning.
Javier Mendez, who was among the many group who helped to deliver the vacationer ashore, mentioned he was close to the seashore when a bunch of males requested him to assist with the search.
He mentioned: ‘We knew there was a lacking vacationer so we went out in a small boat to search out him. He was floating on the floor of the water.
‘He was already useless after we introduced him into the boat.’
It is understood Mr Simpson and his household had been within the Dominican Republic for a New Yr journey.
It is understood the Overseas Workplace is offering consular help to Mr Simpson’s household.
Ultimately, Mr Simpson’s lifeless physique was situated within the waters of a close-by seashore, El Puerto, and he was hoisted into the boat and brought ashore
Mr Simpson was rushed to Physician Virgilio Garcia Hospital, the place medics licensed the reason for dying as asphyxiation by drowning
