British diver dies at Zenobia wreck in Larnaca

On the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a 61-year-old British national died while diving at the Zenobia shipwreck in Larnaca Bay. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) received a report at 10:10 am that the man had been found unconscious in the water, prompting an immediate emergency response.

The JRCC activated the national emergency plan known as "Nearchos," which led to the rapid deployment of a Port and Marine Police high-speed vessel and an ambulance from the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY). The rescue team recovered the unconscious diver from the sea and transported him to the shore, where he was transferred to medical personnel. Despite being rushed to the Larnaca General Hospital, doctors were unable to revive him and confirmed his death upon arrival.

Authorities are currently working to determine the exact circumstances and causes surrounding the tragic incident. The Zenobia wreck is a well-known international diving site located off the coast of Larnaca, and official investigations into the cause of death are ongoing.