British mother dies while snorkelling in Maldives during 30th wedding anniversary trip

Pamela Davies, 57, from Tenby, Wales, died while snorkelling with her husband in the Maldives during a trip marking their 30th wedding anniversary. The circumstances of her death are unknown; her husband said they were swimming with turtles close to the beach in calm conditions.

Davies had worked in the Tenby Observer’s advertising department and was involved in local agricultural and equestrian events. Her husband and son paid tribute to her, while colleagues and community members shared their condolences. The Foreign Office is supporting the family, her body has been returned to the UK, and an inquest is expected to be opened.