65yo diver drowns at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier
An emergency situation is unfolding at the Tank Cave near Tantanoola. (Supplied: Richard Harris)
In short:
A 65-year-old Victorian man has died in a cave diving accident in the state's south-east.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 10.30am on Sunday.
What's next?
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
A 65-year-old diver has drowned at a cave in South Australia's south-east.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Tank Cave, near Tantanoola, at about 10.30am on Sunday following reports of an incident.
Police have confirmed that they have started a recovery operation, involving officers from the Water Operations Unit, for the 65-year-old Victorian man.
The entrance to the cave is located on a private property in the state's south-east. (ABC News: Eugene Boisvert)
The cave is about 25 kilometres from Mount Gambier and is one of 32 diving locations in the south-east.
SA Police say there are no other reports of any other injuries and that they have no further safety concerns.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.