Korean tourist dies while snorkeling in Egypt

Dahab in Egypt / Yonhap

By Jung Min-ho

A Korean tourist, 33, died while snorkeling off Dahab beach in Egypt last month.

According to Koreans living in the area Tuesday, the man went snorkeling “20 to 30 meters” off the coast with other tourists on Sept. 28.

He was seen as unresponsive by others and was brought to shore. He was later pronounced dead.

It is unclear what caused his death.

Dahab, a small town on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula, is famous for golden sand beaches and fascinating diving spots.