Husband recounts wife’s tragic scuba dive death 40 years ago at same Maldives spot that killed 5 Italian tourists
Giorgio Bettin recounted the tragic death of his wife, Anna Maria Pistolato, during a scuba dive in the Maldives 40 years ago, at the same location where five Italian tourists recently died. Bettin's wife was taken deeper than the planned depth, leading to her drowning, while the recent victims also faced similar circumstances. Investigations are ongoing into the decisions made by the dive guides and the safety protocols followed during these dives.
- ▪Giorgio Bettin's wife died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives in 1983.
- ▪She was supposed to dive to 65 feet but was taken to over 175 feet underwater.
- ▪Five Italian tourists recently died in the same location due to similar unsafe diving practices.
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World News Husband recounts wife’s tragic scuba dive death 40 years ago at same Maldives spot that killed 5 Italian tourists By Gabrielle Fahmy Published May 23, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The husband of a woman who died scuba diving over 40 years ago at the same Maldives spot that claimed the lives of five Italian tourists said his wife was only supposed to go to 65 feet, but a guide took her more than 175 feet underwater. Giorgio Bettin’s wife Anna Maria Pistolato, an underwater photographer, dived the same Vaavu Atoll as the group, when the couple were newlyweds on vacation in the Maldives on Jan. 11, 1983.
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