PULAU DAYANG, Malaysia (8 June 2008) — Another diver has died after he was hit by a boat propeller while scuba diving at Pulau Dayang. Authorities have not yet released the name of the victim who was night diving with five other student divers and two staff divers as part of his advanced scuba diving course. Witnesses said the victim suddenly ascended alone at about 8:40 pm and suffered severe cuts on his head and both arms when a boat ran over him. Other divers rescued the victim, brought him to shore and called for help as they treated his injuries. At about 9:10 pm, the victim was transferred to the Bluewater Express ferry, which departed for Mersing Jetty, but he died about 10 minutes before the vessel arrived at 11:45 pm. According to unconfirmed reports, marine police refused to deploy a patrol vessel to assist with the rescue attempt. The accident is under investigation and a post-mortem examination will be conducted. | 
