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Scuba diver, 71, dies after ‘error’ with equipment pulled him under the water as friends pay tribute

A PENSIONER has tragically died in a diving accident after his equipment malfunctioned.

Neil Barker, 71, was diving off the Devon coast on May 31 when the incident occurred.

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The incident occurred in Bighbury-on-Sea[/caption]

He had trouble resurfacing from the water after a suspected “error” with his kit.

He was rushed to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth but was sadly pronounced dead at 1:45pm.

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