Maldives rescue diver dies searching for bodies of four Italians in underwater cave
A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers lost in an underwater cave at Vaavu Atoll. The Italians, including researchers and a diving instructor, were exploring beyond the recreational depth limit when the accident occurred. Recovery efforts have been challenging due to depth, narrow passages, and adverse weather conditions.
- ▪The five Italian divers were exploring a cave at about 50 metres depth, exceeding the Maldives' 30-metre recreational diving limit.
- ▪Maldivian diver Mohamed Mahudhee died from decompression sickness during the recovery mission.
- ▪The bodies of four Italians remain inside the cave, with recovery operations ongoing and two Italian experts expected to assist.
- ▪The diving activity was private and not part of the official scientific mission conducted by two of the victims.
- ▪The Maldives has suspended the operating license of the vessel 'Duke of York' pending investigation.
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Open this photo in gallery:Monica Montefalcone, one of the five Italian scuba divers who died while exploring an underwater cave in the Maldives, is shown in an undated photo.Greenpeace/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry.
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