Tragedy struck at Blue Rock Lake near Sir Lowrys Pass when a professional diver drowned while attempting to rescue a student, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Last Thursday, Jeremias Lubela, a 38-year-old Angolan national and diving instructor came to the aid of a student diver who was in need of rescue.
Jacks Dive Chest Commercial Dive Academy (JDC) confirmed the tragic series of events.
The institution elaborated that dives were done in accordance with training standards, which is depths reaching 40 metres.
While undertaking the diving exercises, a student faced an entanglement and the professional divers overseeing the training, lent their assistance to untie the student.
