A SHIPWRECK explorer has died on a wreck diving expedition as his pals battled to save him.
Joe Mazraanie, 48, was diving to the The Big Engine Steamer skipwreck off Cape Cod, Massachusetts when he got into trouble.
He was diving with a group from his boat on 29 July when he reportedly suffered a medical emergency.
Other divers rushed to get him back to the boat and perform first aid on the 48-year-old but were unable to save him.
His cause of death has not yet been revealed as a full investigation remains ongoing.
In a statement, his firm said there is “no reason to suspect diver or equipment failure.”
