Australian woman dies in Bali during dive expedition

An Australian woman has died after she suddenly collapsed following a diving expedition at a popular spot in Bali.

An Australian woman has died in Bali just minutes into a diving expedition at Manta Point.

The 67-year-old woman identified by local media as Pamela Philip was at the popular diving spot near the island off Nusa Penida in Indonesia, when she became unresponsive around 10am on Saturday.

Ms Philip and her husband were among 13 tourists who boarded a boat for Manta Point, according to local publication, DetikBali.

The couple, understood to be experienced divers, checked in with Two Fish Divers 90 minutes prior, police told local media.

A briefing had been conducted before they arrived at the scenic location.

The group had their equipment checked two times — en route to the hotspot and upon arrival.

However, just eight minutes into Ms Philip’s dive she returned to the surface complaining about shortness of breath. A tour guide helped her back onto the boat where she suddenly collapsed and lost consciousnesses.

“The boat crew tried to provide first aid, but the victim did not regain consciousness,” Klungkung Police spokesperson Agus Widiono told DetikBali.

Ms Philip was taken to Nusa Medika Clinic where she could not be revived.

Mr Widiono said her body was sent to Sanglah Hospital, in Denpasar, for further examination. An autopsy will be conducted when the body returns home to Australia.

Manta Point is a popular diving spot near the island off Nusa Penida in Indonesia. Picture: TikTok

It’s also one of the main dive sites in Bali where you can spot manta rays. Picture: TikTok

“The victim’s body was sent directly to Prof. Ngoerah Sanglah General Hospital and according to information, the family will conduct an autopsy on the victim in his home country,” he said.

The woman is believed to be from Victoria, according to the Herald Sun.

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said DFAT is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Bali.

“We send our deepest condolences to their family and friends at this difficult time,” the spokesperson told news.com.au.

“Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.”

Manta Point is a popular dive spot off the south shore of Nusa Penida Island. It’s also one of the main dive sites in Bali where you can spot manta rays.