Divers in Maldives resume search for Italian scuba divers who drowned in cave
Divers in the Maldives have resumed the search for four Italian scuba divers who drowned in an underwater cave. The divers were part of a group exploring the Vaavu Atoll when the incident occurred, leading to the recovery of one body shortly after. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident, which is considered the worst diving incident in the Maldives' history.
- ▪Five Italian divers were involved in the accident, with one body recovered and four still missing.
- ▪The search operation was temporarily suspended due to rough weather but has since resumed with additional expert divers.
- ▪The incident is under investigation, and the operating license of the yacht involved has been suspended indefinitely.
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Monica Montefalcone was one of five Italian scuba divers who died while exploring an underwater cave in the Maldives archipelago. Photograph: Greenpeace/APView image in fullscreenMonica Montefalcone was one of five Italian scuba divers who died while exploring an underwater cave in the Maldives archipelago. Photograph: Greenpeace/APMaldivesDivers in Maldives resume search for Italian scuba divers who drowned in caveAuthorities previously suspended recovery operation for bodies of four divers believed to have died while exploring Vaavu Atoll caveDonna FergusonSat 16 May 2026 07.45 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 07.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDivers in the Maldives have resumed their search for the bodies of four Italian scuba divers who drowned while exploring a deep…
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