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Malaysian woman dies while scuba diving in Bali
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A 40-year-old Malaysian woman, Siti Nuraini Rusidi, died yesterday while scuba diving in Crystal Bay, Desa Sakti, Bali. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM local time, where she reportedly encountered strong currents. According to local media, she began the activity at 8 AM with a dive master, a boat captain, and other divers. The dive master, Eugenius Franciso Ray, noted she coughed at the first dive site, Manta Bay, but she confirmed she was well enough to continue. After completing the first dive, she again stated she was fine on the way to Crystal Bay. However, at Crystal Bay, strong currents carried away three members of the group, and Siti Nuraini was later found deceased. Her family has declined to comment.
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