A British mother of two has died in a snorkelling accident in the Maldives, just four days before she and her husband were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
Pamela Davies, from the Tenby area of Pembrokeshire in South Wales, had travelled to the islands with her husband, Martin, for the occasion on 5 November.
She had been fulfilling a lifelong dream of swimming with turtles when the accident happened close to the beach, her husband said.
Husband describes final moments
In a Facebook post, Martin Davies paid tribute to his wife, describing her as “the most wonderful wife any man could ever ask for” and saying she would always be the love of his life.
He recalled that the couple had been snorkelling together off the beach in front of their hotel in what he described as perfect conditions, with no waves, swell or wind.
“Pam had always wanted to swim with turtles and that is what she was doing when tragedy struck less than a stone’s throw from the beach,” he wrote.
Tributes from family and community
Pamela Davies was a familiar face in Tenby and was involved in the local agricultural and horse community.
She had previously worked at the town’s tourist information centre before joining the advertising department of The Tenby Observer, where she spent several years.
Her colleagues remembered her as a valued member of staff. Paul Evans, of the newspaper, described her as “a lovely lady” who was well thought of by her colleagues.
The couple’s son, Lloyd Davies, also paid tribute to his mother in a Facebook post, saying he would love and miss her for the rest of his life.
After her body was returned to the UK, he thanked those who had supported the family during what he described as the worst few days of their lives.
Martin Davies also expressed gratitude for the messages of support he and the couple’s sons, Lloyd and Morgan, had received.
An inquest into Pamela Davies’ death is due to be opened.
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