"A 64-year-old woman scuba diving at a popular diving spot off the coast of Catalina Island died after showing signs of distress in the water, authorities said. A 64-year-old woman died Saturday morning after scuba diving at a popular location off the coast of Catalina Island. The woman, identified by the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office as Carolyn Alvarez, was diving near the Casino Point underwater park when she started showing signs of distress, authorities said."
"A man Alvarez was diving with helped bring her to shore and witnesses called 911 and rendered aid, according to NBC-4. Paramedics responded to the scene shortly after 10 a.m. and took Alvarez to a hospital where she died, authorities said. The L.A. County medical examiner's office has not yet determined Alvarez's cause of death. Casino Point - the region where Alvarez was diving - is a popular location for scuba diving enthusiasts."
Carolyn Alvarez, 64, showed signs of distress while scuba diving near the Casino Point underwater park off Catalina Island. A diving companion helped bring her to shore and witnesses called 911 and rendered aid. Paramedics arrived shortly after 10 a.m. and transported Alvarez to a hospital, where she died. The L.A. County medical examiner's office has not yet determined her cause of death. Casino Point is a popular scuba diving site and hosts marine species including the Garibaldi, angel sharks, bat rays and other marine life.
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