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China diver finds sea burial urns, relocates them to deeper water to avoid accidents
- Experienced diver praised after discovering ashes of dead near shore, worrying they will spook people and taking action
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An experienced diver from China has earned praise on mainland social media for his thoughtful actions.
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The man, surnamed You, from Shandong province in the east of the country, discovered 11 sealed urns underwater, each tied with a brightly coloured ribbon, which seemed to be part of a sea burial.
He believed the urns, which were located in shallow water close to the shore, were at risk of exposure at low tide.
The diver was also concerned that less experienced divers visiting the area at night, might be spooked by the sight, which could potentially cause an accident.
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