"On 17 September 2023 Mr Bolton descended into the waters of the Flores Sea... in a relatively short period of time, around 10 minutes, it became evident Mr Bolton was panicking and was indicating to the surface.
Mr Bolton was a diver, he had been diving for many years, since his service in the Royal Navy, Mrs Bolton was also a qualified diver but less experienced.
Reading a statement by Mrs Bolton, Area Coroner Jason Pegg said: “Mrs Bolton describes her husband had panic in his eyes, he was scared, breathing heavily and holding his chest.
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Recording an accidental death, Mr Pegg explained Mr Bolton was an experienced diver and had quickly realised something was wrong.
