A Sydney family is now struggling to find answers after a young woman died while scuba diving in Fiji late last year.
28 year old Amy O'Maley from Terrey Hills had been paired with a dive master while diving around the coral reef at Beqa Lagoon on December 29th when she became separated from him.
Her boyfriend, Dale Kennedy who was holidaying with her in Fiji at the time has told Nine News that the guide resurfaced apparently to change his air tank and Amy was allegedly left alone amid strong currents.
Kennedy who was waiting on the dive boat said that is when he started to panic and did not see Amy resurface.
Amy was found 18 metres down.
She was brought to the surface unconscious and according to witness statements, it was Amy's boyfriend and other tourist divers who sprang into action to administer CPR.
The dive crew from the diving company later joined them in rendering assistance as the boat made the 20 minute journey back to shore.
She was taken to hospital but the staffs were unable to revive her.
Amy's family is still awaiting the results of the post mortem.
Diver training organisation, PADI is investigating but said it will keep it's conclusions confidential, even from the family.
We have raised the question with the Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri on whether an investigation has been conducted and their next course of action.
He said he will speak to us soon.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
