Police say the man was diving with a friend at Eagle Bay around midday on Sunday when the accident occurred.
A spokeswoman said he was trying to recover a cray pot when he was struck on the head by the boat's propeller.
His friend's attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Police are preparing a report for the Coroner.
petermac
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Date Joined: 03/03/10
feel for his family
I feel for his family but how does that happen ???