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Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Diving Accident Incident Overview A tragic diving accident in the Maldives has claimed the lives of four Italian scuba divers. The group went missing during a deep cave dive in Vaavu Atoll. The cave reached around 60 metre depth and conditions inside were very difficult. Rescue teams later recovered the bodies from one section of the cave. Recovery Operation Specialist divers from Finland and the Maldives led the search operation. Finnish diver Sami Paakkarinen took part in the recovery mission and described the location as extremely challenging. He said all four bodies were found close together inside the cave. He also confirmed that the first diver was located shortly after the group went missing. A Maldivian rescue diver also died during the search effort. This has added further tragedy to an already difficult operation. Concerns About Diving Equipment Sami Paakkarinen raised concerns about the equipment used by the divers. He said the setup was not suitable for such a dangerous cave environment. He explained that experienced divers normally use a guide rope or diving reel to stay oriented in complex underwater spaces. He said his team would never enter similar conditions without this safety system. He suggested the lack of proper tools may have contributed to the accident. However, he stressed that investigators will decide the final cause. Investigation Outlook Officials believe human error could have played a role, but the exact cause is still under review. The bodies will be returned to Italy, and post mortem examinations will follow in the coming days. Authorities are continuing to examine how the dive was planned and why safety measures may have been insufficient for the conditions.
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Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Diving Accident

Incident Overview A tragic diving accident in the Maldives has claimed the…

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