“Search for the four missing Italian divers remains our highest priority” says President Muizzu

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conveyed condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella following a fatal diving incident in Vaavu Atoll that left one Italian dead and four missing. The President stated the search for the four missing divers remains the highest priority. The incident occurred during a diving expedition near Alimathaa, where a group of Italian tourists failed to resurface after entering a deep underwater cave system at depths of around 50 metres. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) launched an extensive search and rescue operation with specialist divers, vessels, and aerial support. Italian authorities are coordinating with Maldivian officials.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conveyed condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella following a fatal diving incident in Vaavu Atoll that left one Italian dead and four missing. The President stated the search for the four missing divers remains the highest priority. The incident occurred during a diving expedition near Alimathaa, where a group of Italian tourists failed to resurface after entering a deep underwater cave system at depths of around 50 metres. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) launched an extensive search and rescue operation with specialist divers, vessels, and aerial support. Italian authorities are coordinating with Maldivian officials.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conveyed condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella following a fatal diving incident in Vaavu Atoll that left one Italian dead and four missing. The President stated the search for the four missing divers remains the highest priority. The incident occurred during a diving expedition near Alimathaa, where a group of Italian tourists failed to resurface after entering a deep underwater cave system at depths of around 50 metres. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) launched an extensive search and rescue operation with specialist divers, vessels, and aerial support. Italian authorities are coordinating with Maldivian officials.

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