A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers
Summary
A Maldivian military diver died while searching for four Italian divers who went missing in an underwater cave near Alimathaa Island in the Maldives. The four Italians are believed to have died while exploring the cave at a depth of about 50 meters, which is deeper than the local recreational diving limit.Key Facts
- The Italian divers were exploring an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives.
- The divers went missing on Thursday, and their bodies are believed to be inside the cave.
- One Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during the search operation.
- The diving depth was about 50 meters, while the Maldives recreational diving limit is 30 meters.
- Rescue efforts were complicated by rough weather conditions.
- The Italian Foreign Ministry is working with specialist diving groups to recover the bodies.
- The Italian divers included scientists and researchers on a scientific mission, but the dive when the accident happened was a private activity.
- The cause of the divers’ deaths is still under investigation.
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