Divers trained for high-risk operations, says Coast guard chief

Coast Guard Commandant Mohamed Saleem said Coast Guard divers are trained for high-risk operations and have deep-sea experience, in response to criticism after a diver died during search for missing Italian tourists. Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee died from decompression sickness while attempting a second dive to a cave at about 60 meters depth near Alimatha dive point in Vaavu Atoll.

Coast Guard Commandant Mohamed Saleem said Coast Guard divers are trained for high-risk operations and have deep-sea experience, in response to criticism after a diver died during search for missing Italian tourists. Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee died from decompression sickness while attempting a second dive to a cave at about 60 meters depth near Alimatha dive point in Vaavu Atoll.

Coast Guard Commandant Mohamed Saleem said Coast Guard divers are trained for high-risk operations and have deep-sea experience, in response to criticism after a diver died during search for missing Italian tourists. Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee died from decompression sickness while attempting a second dive to a cave at about 60 meters depth near Alimatha dive point in Vaavu Atoll.

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