British Diver Anthony Thompson Dies in Malta Diving Incident

A British diver has died during a scuba diving incident in Malta, with UK media identifying him as Anthony Thompson, a 62-year-old from Bolton.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the incident occurred while Thompson was diving off the Maltese coast during a holiday.

Coverage from Yahoo News UK confirms the fatality and location, reporting that the incident took place in the water during the dive.

At this stage, no detailed breakdown of the incident has been publicly confirmed, including depth, dive profile, buddy status, or whether emergency services were involved before recovery.

Malta is one of Europe’s most active diving destinations, known for shore-accessible sites, wrecks, and clear conditions. Despite its reputation for safe, well-regulated diving, fatalities, while rare, do occur each year, typically linked to medical events, rapid ascents, or equipment-related issues, though none of these factors have been confirmed in this case.

No official statement outlining the cause of death has been widely released at the time of writing.