Bodies of 4 divers in Maldives underwater cave accident are found
The bodies of four Italian divers who drowned in an underwater cave in the Maldives have been located. The Maldivian National Defence Force confirmed the discovery, but the bodies have not yet been brought to the surface due to the challenging conditions. This incident marks the deadliest diving disaster in the region.
- ▪The bodies of four missing divers have been located inside the Vaavu Atoll cave.
- ▪Further dives will be conducted in the coming days to recover the bodies.
- ▪The accident is considered the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination.
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Bodies of 4 divers in Maldives underwater cave accident are foundSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMembers of the Maldivian military prepare to search for four Italian divers who drowned inside an underwater cave. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 18, 2026, 07:45 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 07:47 PMListenROME – The bodies of four Italians who drowned during a diving accident in the Maldives have been found but not yet brought to the surface, Italy’s Foreign Ministry and the Maldivan military said on May 18.“The bodies of four missing divers have been located inside the Vaavu Atoll cave on a joint search-and-recovery operation,” the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) said in statement.Italy’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the news.The bodies have not yet been brought to the…
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