British mum dies snorkelling in Maldives days before 30th wedding anniversary

British mum dies snorkelling in Maldives days before 30th wedding anniversary Pamela Davies and Martin Davies, from Tenby, Pembrokeshire, were in the Maldives to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary when 'tragedy struck' A British mum has died while snorkelling during a trip to the Maldives to celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary. Pamela Davies and her husband, Martin, arrived on the islands by seaplane on October 30, with tragedy striking just two days later on November 1. Her heartbroken husband said in a tribute that he had "lost the most wonderful wife any man could ever ask for", adding that she would always be the love of his life. The couple, from the Tenby area of Pembrokeshire in South Wales, had been due to celebrate their milestone anniversary on November 5. The husband said Mrs Davies was a well-known face around Tenby and an active member of the local agricultural and horse scene. Mr Davies said the conditions were "perfect" when the couple went swimming with turtles, something Mrs Davies had always wanted to do. He said: "We had been snorkelling together off the beach in front of the hotel in perfect conditions - no waves, swell, wind or anything that would make you think that it was anything other than idyllic. Pam had always wanted to swim with turtles and that is what she was doing when tragedy struck less than a stone's throw from the beach." Mr Davies said the support he has received from those who knew his wife have been "so comforting." He said: "Pam meant a lot to many people from all walks of life in her various roles over the years and the amount of support I (and Lloyd & Morgan) have received has been so comforting - I wish I could reply to everyone personally, which I will try to do, but for now I would just like to thank each and everyone who have taken time to let me know that they are thinking about us." Mr Davies also thanked W & M J Rossiter & Sons for helping to repatriate Mrs Davies home to Tenby, Wales Online reports. The Tenby Observer said she was a "cherished member" of their advertising department for several years having joined the newspaper from the seaside town's tourist information centre. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office previously said they are supporting the family of Mrs Davies.