MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 56-year-old woman from Tallahassee died Tuesday morning following a diving incident near Molasses Reef off Key Largo, according to authorities.
The victim, identified as Andrea Shultz, was diving with a commercial dive vessel when she was found unconscious in the water at approximately 10:08 a.m.
CPR was administered while the vessel transported her back to shore, but she did not survive.
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stated that foul play is not suspected at this time. The cause of death remains under investigation pending the results of an autopsy.
Molasses Reef, a popular diving spot in the Florida Keys, is known for its vibrant coral formations and marine life, attracting divers from around the world.
This incident remains under investigation.
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