A Montreal man has reportedly drowned while scuba diving in Mexico.

A news website based in Guadalajara is reporting that 52-year old Bernard Reeves drowned while exploring caves off the Yucatan Penninsula.

The report says Reeves was diving by himself and when he did not return when expected a rescue effort was initiated.

Divers found his body and brought it to the surface.

His two air tanks were empty.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.