Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italian divers killed in Maldives
A rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers in the Maldives. The divers are believed to have perished while exploring a deep underwater cave. The operation has faced challenges due to rough weather conditions and concerns about the cause of the accident.
- ▪A Maldivian military diver died from underwater decompression sickness during the search for the Italian divers.
- ▪The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres.
- ▪The search operation has been hampered by rough weather, leading to suspensions in the recovery efforts.
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