Authorities identify Canadian scuba diver found dead in St. Louis County

Justin James Cyril Swan's diving partner pulled him out of the water, but lifesaving efforts were not successful, according to authorities.

July 22, 2023 at 9:26PM

A 31-year-old Canadian man has been identified as the scuba diver who died Friday in St. Louis County, authorities said.

Justin James Cyril Swan of the province of Alberta was diving with a partner at Pike Lake in Canosia Township when he disappeared beneath the surface after asking for help getting up on a dock, the Sheriff's Office said.

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His diving partner pulled him out of the water, and emergency responders arrived at 10:23 a.m. But lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. Swan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of death was under investigation.

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