A husband has paid tribute to his wife after she died in a tragic snorkelling accident while on holiday in the Maldives.
Martin Davies, from Tenby, described Pam Davies as "the love of my life" in a heartfelt statement shared on social media.
The couple had travelled to the Maldives to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, which they were due to mark just days later on November 5.
Mr Davies said: "A week ago today, I lost the most wonderful wife any man could ever ask for – she was and will always be, the love of my life.
"We had travelled to the Maldives to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary."
They had arrived on the island by seaplane on Friday, October 30, and were snorkelling together off the beach in front of their hotel on Sunday, November 1, when the accident happened.
Mr Davies said conditions were perfect, with no waves, swell, or wind.
He said: "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."
He thanked the community for their support, saying it had been "so comforting" to him and their sons, Lloyd and Morgan.
Mr Davies added: "Pam meant a lot to many people from all walks of life in her various roles over the years,
"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 expressed his gratitude to Richard at Rossiter’s in Tenby for helping to bring Pam home from "a tiny island 5,500 miles from home."
He said funeral arrangements would be shared once they are known.
He ended his message by thanking everyone for their kindness and support, writing: "My front door is open."
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