How did the rescue attempt unfold for the drowning tourist?

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The rescue attempt unfolded with a recovery at depth, onboard CPR, and hospital transfer after brief signs of response
A Chinese tourist who drowned while scuba diving off Sipadan Island was located unconscious at a depth of around 25 metres, then brought to the surface for CPR onboard before being taken to hospital. During CPR, he briefly responded by gasping and vomiting but later lost consciousness again. He was first sent to Semporna Hospital and then referred to Tawau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
A boatman spotted distress and divers located the victim at about 25 metres
The incident was witnessed by the tourist’s wife, and a boatman saw the man struggling in the water. One of the professional divers later found him unconscious at a depth of around 25 metres.
The victim was brought up and CPR was carried out onboard
After being pulled to the surface, the victim was given CPR onboard. During the CPR, he briefly responded by gasping and vomiting before losing consciousness again.
He was transported to Semporna Hospital, then referred to Tawau Hospital
Following the onboard CPR, he was first brought to Semporna Hospital. He was then referred to Tawau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police scheduled a post-mortem after the death was confirmed
The case was classified as a sudden death report, and a post-mortem was scheduled at Tawau Hospital at 2pm. The death was confirmed at Tawau Hospital.

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