RCMP are reporting a scuba diver died Sunday afternoon at West Hawk Lake.

At 3:30 pm, Falcon Lake RCMP were advised of a scuba diving incident at West Hawk. The initial report indicated that a scuba diver was pulled from the water, was unconscious and not breathing.

Upon arrival, members of the local fire department and bystanders were attempting to resuscitate the male diver. Despite their efforts, the 55-year-old male from Winnipeg was pronounced dead on scene.

The initial investigation has determined that the man was diving with two others in West Hawk Lake at a depth of approximately twenty metres when the companion divers noticed the he required assistance. The male was brought to the surface by one of the other divers and brought to shore where resuscitation efforts were immediately initiated.

Falcon Lake RCMP continue to investigate.