Nation Pays Tribute to Fallen Military Diver Mohamed Mahdhee

Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahdhee of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) died after falling ill during a high-risk rescue mission to locate missing Italian tourists. He was laid to rest yesterday with full military honors at the Islamic Centre, attended by President Mohamed Muizzu, Cabinet ministers, senior officials, MNDF personnel, family, and members of the public. Mahdhee became critically ill while participating in a specialized diving operation after Italian tourists went missing near Alimathaa Resort earlier this month. The MNDF Coast Guard received reports at 1:45 pm on the 14th. One tourist was found deceased in a cave approximately 60 meters underwater. An MNDF recovery operation involving eight military divers was launched.

Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahdhee of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) died after falling ill during a high-risk rescue mission to locate missing Italian tourists. He was laid to rest yesterday with full military honors at the Islamic Centre, attended by President Mohamed Muizzu, Cabinet ministers, senior officials, MNDF personnel, family, and members of the public. Mahdhee became critically ill while participating in a specialized diving operation after Italian tourists went missing near Alimathaa Resort earlier this month. The MNDF Coast Guard received reports at 1:45 pm on the 14th. One tourist was found deceased in a cave approximately 60 meters underwater. An MNDF recovery operation involving eight military divers was launched.

Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahdhee of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) died after falling ill during a high-risk rescue mission to locate missing Italian tourists. He was laid to rest yesterday with full military honors at the Islamic Centre, attended by President Mohamed Muizzu, Cabinet ministers, senior officials, MNDF personnel, family, and members of the public. Mahdhee became critically ill while participating in a specialized diving operation after Italian tourists went missing near Alimathaa Resort earlier this month. The MNDF Coast Guard received reports at 1:45 pm on the 14th. One tourist was found deceased in a cave approximately 60 meters underwater. An MNDF recovery operation involving eight military divers was launched.

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