Italy Begins Autopsies on Divers Who Died in Maldives Cave Tragedy

Italian authorities have begun autopsies on five Italian tourists who died in a cave diving accident in the Maldives on May 22. The incident occurred in Vaavu Atoll. Preliminary examinations show no major abnormalities; definitive cause of death awaits toxicology and histology. The leading theory is asphyxiation and drowning. The victims include Gianluca Benedetti, Federico Gualtieri, Monica Montefalcone, Giorgia Somacal, and Murial Odenino. Italian prosecutors are investigating whether the expedition was an official scientific mission or private trip.

Italian authorities have begun autopsies on five Italian tourists who died in a cave diving accident in the Maldives on May 22. The incident occurred in Vaavu Atoll. Preliminary examinations show no major abnormalities; definitive cause of death awaits toxicology and histology. The leading theory is asphyxiation and drowning. The victims include Gianluca Benedetti, Federico Gualtieri, Monica Montefalcone, Giorgia Somacal, and Murial Odenino. Italian prosecutors are investigating whether the expedition was an official scientific mission or private trip.

Italian authorities have begun autopsies on five Italian tourists who died in a cave diving accident in the Maldives on May 22. The incident occurred in Vaavu Atoll. Preliminary examinations show no major abnormalities; definitive cause of death awaits toxicology and histology. The leading theory is asphyxiation and drowning. The victims include Gianluca Benedetti, Federico Gualtieri, Monica Montefalcone, Giorgia Somacal, and Murial Odenino. Italian prosecutors are investigating whether the expedition was an official scientific mission or private trip.

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