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The site is known for its 120 meter long cave, but this accident seems to have happened in a chimney.
From ABC Coffs Coast
From ABC Coffs Coast
SCUBA DIVER DIES OFF SOUTH WEST ROCKS
A 54 year old woman has died following a scuba diving incident at Fish Rock.
A report will be prepared for the coroner, but Superintendent Paul Fehon said it's believed the woman suffered a panic attack during the dive off South West Rocks on Sunday.
"She previously completed a number of dives (and) she did hold an advanced diving certificate, but unfortunately, going through this area of what's known as a vertical chimney, she suffered this panic attack we believe and has spat out a regulator."
The woman died in hospital yesterday.