Diver missing near Two Harbors off Catalina Island; search under way

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
This Google Maps image shows the location where a diver went missing near the Two Harbors area of Catalina Island on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2014.
This Google Maps image shows the location where a diver went missing near the Two Harbors area of Catalina Island on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2014.
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SANTA CATALINA ISLAND, Calif. (KABC) -- A search is under way for a missing diver who disappeared near the Two Harbors area of Catalina Island.

According to sheriff's authorities, a recreational diving vessel reported a diver in distress shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday around Indian Rock.

Several divers were on a lobster diving trip at the time. Witnesses say the diver surfaced and yelled for help, but went back under shortly after that.

Investigators are trying to determine if this was a diving accident or if foul play was involved. A helicopter, boats and divers were being used in the search.