Tragedy as tourist dies on a snorkelling trip to the Great Barrier Reef
A Dutch tourist has died after collapsing while snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef.
The 51-year-old woman had just returned to the boat from the water at Norman Reef on Wednesday when she lost consciousness.
Paramedics who arrived on the scene in a Rescue 510 helicopter attempted to resuscitate her, but she died at the scene.
Queensland Police are currently investigating whether the woman suffered a medical episode.
The reef is located approximately 60 km northeast of Cairns.
The 51-year-old Dutch tourist had just returned to the boat from the water at Norman Reef on Wednesday when she collapsed
Queensland Police are currently investigating whether the woman suffered a medical episode on the reef, which is 60km northeast of Cairns.
In November, Adrian Meyer from Angaston, South Australia, died after he and a group of snorkelers were swept away by a strong current while on the reef.
The 71-year-old was with his son Nicholas Meyer and daughter Angela Henson about 60km off the coast northeast of Cairns when tragedy struck.
Mr Meyer had traveled to Cairns to view the World Heritage area as part of a belated 70th birthday present.
In November, Adrian Meyer from Angaston, South Australia, died after he and a group of snorkelers were swept away by a strong current while on the reef.