By DIVE Staff
A 33-year-old Malaysian diver has reportedly drowned off the island of Pulau Weh in Indonesia, after being caught in a powerful current underwater.
The man, who has been named by the Malaysian Consul General as Haikal Rafie Halim, was diving with two Malaysian friends and an Indonesian guide at a popular dive site known as the Canyon.
The incident is reported to have occurred at around 9.30 am on the morning of Saturday, 31 May when the group was caught in a strong current at a depth of around 30m.
A spokesperson for the Sabang Police said that the victim appears to have panicked and…