Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of four Italian divers missing in the Maldives have been recovered, along with a fifth body found earlier. The divers were part of a University of Genoa team and were located in a deep underwater cave. This incident is considered one of the worst diving accidents in the Maldives, a popular tourist destination.
- ▪The bodies were found in a 60-metre-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll.
- ▪A rescue diver also died during the search for the missing divers.
- ▪The group included a professor, her daughter, and two researchers from the University of Genoa.
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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in MaldivesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosandAnbarasan Ethirajan,Global Affairs CorrespondentInstagram/University of Genoa/Albatros Top BoatAmong the five who died were Giorgia Sommacal (L), her mother Monica Montefalcone (C) and diving instructor Gianluca BenedettiThe bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been found, Italian and Maldivian officials have confirmed to the BBC.One body, belonging to a fifth member of the group, had already been located after the incident on Thursday.The Italian nationals were found inside a 60-metre-deep (197ft) cave in Vaavu Atoll by a joint team of highly trained Finnish and Maldivian divers, according to local…
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