An Australian woman has died just minutes into a diving activity at a popular tourist hotspot in Bali.
Pamela Philip, 64, collapsed shortly after she arrived at Manta Point, a popular diving spot near Nusa Penida, in Indonesia, around 10am on Saturday.
Ms Philip and her husband are understood to have checked in with Two Fish Divers 90 minutes prior, police told local media.
The couple, who are experienced divers, registered for the trip before they boarded a boat with 11 other tourists to travel to the scenic location.
Ms Philip and the others received a briefing about the dive and their equipment was checked by tour guides en route to the diving spot.
Their equipment was checked again upon arrival and divers were given the all clear to head into the water.
Just eight minutes later, Ms Philip resurfaced with a dive guide after she reportedly began to experience a shortness of breath.
She collapsed and lost consciousness while being helped onto the boat.
Ms Philip collapsed just minutes after she resurfaced from the water and it is understood she experienced a shortness of breath (pictured rescuers and first responders at the scene)
The crew administered CPR before she was transported to the nearby Nusa Medica Clinic but couldn’t be revived.
Klungkung Police spokesperson Agus Widiono said her body was sent to Sanglah Hospital, in Denpasar, for further examination and an autopsy.
‘The victim’s body was sent directly to Sanglah. [The] information is that the family will conduct an autopsy on the victim in [their] home country,’ Mr Widiono said.
It’s understood the couple were staying at the Pandawa Hotel in Nusa Penida.
Ms Philip was due to celebrate her 65th birthday in November.
No other details are known about Mr Philip, apart from being an Australian citizen.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.
Manta Point is one of the southernmost dive sites in Bali and is surrounded by high cliffs.
The popular tourist destination, which is famous for catching glimpses of Manta Rays, is only recommended for experienced divers.
Ms Philip’s body has been sent to Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar for further examination
Ms Philip and her husband were among 11 others, who went on the diving trip at Manta Point, a popular diving spot near Nusa Penida, in Indonesia, on Saturday morning (stock image)
The water is around 15 metres deep and the currents along with the sea conditions can be very rough.
The visibility underwater is also low and the water temperature is colder than other locations.
Indonesia is the top overseas holiday destination for Aussies after the country overtook New Zealand as the preferred place for short-term trips.
Around 1.37 million Australians visited Indonesia in 2023 compared to 1.26 million people, who visited New Zealand, according to figures from the ABS.
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