Names Released of Hawke's Bay Divers

Police have released the names of the two males who died in a diving incident in Hawke's Bay on Sunday.

Raymond John Cooper, a 45 year old from Whakatu, was the first male to get into difficulty in the water yesterday afternoon.

Roger Francis Nathan, a 44 year old from Waipukurau, entered the water in an attempt to help Mr Cooper.

The matter is now before the Coroner.