Woman dies in ‘tragic incident’ after diving into Homestead Crater

MIDDLE WAY – A woman diving in Homestead Crater experienced difficulty after surfacing and died Tuesday evening in a “tragic incident,” according to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office.

The 43-year-old woman received immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation around 6:30 p.m. and was then transported by rescue helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragedy,” the sheriff’s office said.

The state medical examiner’s office will determine the official cause of death.