Diver's body found off Hastings after harrowing days-long search
Missing diver recovered by fellow divers
The body of a diver who vanished beneath the waves off Hastings was tragically recovered this afternoon. Sussex Police confirmed the grim discovery was made by fellow divers days after he failed to resurface during a routine dive last Saturday.
Search called off before breakthrough
The frantic search, involving air and sea units including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the RNLI, was initially called off late Saturday night after no trace was found. Rescue teams had scoured the waters but came up empty — until now.
Second recent disappearance shocks South Coast community
This latest death adds to the sorrow on the South Coast, following the unresolved disappearance of 20-year-old diver Emily Sherwin near Old Harry Rocks, Dorset. Despite extensive coastguard and lifeboat searches with helicopters and over 30 lifeboats, no sign of Emily has emerged. Her family have pleaded to remember her love of the sea and marine conservation dreams amid their heartbreak.
Calls for tougher dive safety measures
The diving community and locals are rattled by these tragedies, sparking calls for stronger safety rules in these waters. Specialist officers are supporting the late diver’s family, while the coroner investigates the exact cause of death. As the region mourns these losses, there’s a determined spotlight on improving protocols to stop future fatalities.
