7 New Belize reports that a cruise passenger died yesterday while snorkeling in Belize’s waters.  American tourist, Diana Mechling, age 59, was reportedly snorkeling at Goff’s Caye in Belize when she was struck by the propeller of a catamaran.

The newspaper in Belize indicates that Ms. Mechling was treated at Belize Medical Associates where she died.  According to a representative of Holland America’s agent in Belize, Cruise