Man, 44, Lacking After Reportedly Freediving Alone Throughout Philippines Tour

A British vacationer has been reported lacking after occurring a freediving journey within the Philippines.

In accordance with the Related Press, rescue groups are trying to find Mark David Morris, 44, after he left his residence with snorkel and flippers earlier than heading to the coast of Negros Oriental, the place he entered the ocean alone.

Per native information outlet Hulagway ug Kasikas sa Dumaguete, Morris went for solo dive off the Lalao Seaside Resort in Dauin on Tuesday, April 22. It has been presumed he was swept away by robust currents, the AP reported.

Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard Negros Oriental station commander, mentioned Morris’ spouse, Emily Tan Fern, reported her husband lacking to the Dauin police at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, per the Philippines Information Company.

PEOPLE has contacted Negros Oriental Police and Dauin Police for remark.

She went to authorities “after waking up and realizing he hadn’t returned from his dive,” per Hulagway ug Kasikas sa Dumaguete.

In accordance with all three retailers, Fern mentioned her husband informed a pal he was going free diving alone. He then reportedly took his scuba gear and left the residence whereas she was sleeping.

“Our Coast Guard (CG) personnel in Dauin and Zamboanguita, along with the municipal catastrophe danger discount and administration workplace (DRRMO), carried out a search early Wednesday after receiving stories of the lacking individual,” Enopia mentioned, per the Philippines Information Company.

The outlet added that search and rescue operations for Davis continued on Thursday, with the Coast Guard’s Particular Operations Unit being deployed to assist authorities.

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Per the AP, a command heart on the Lalao Seaside Resort, the place Morris disappeared, has additionally been arrange.

In accordance with the AP and Philippines Information Company, authorities have been utilizing rubber boats to scour the waters of Dauin city and neighboring seaside villages whereas native and international divers are serving to out with the search.

Moreover, authorities are investigating whether or not Morris went diving in any respect as a consequence of locals claiming they didn’t see him within the water, the AP reported.

PEOPLE has reached out to the Lalao Seaside Resort for remark.