MNDF Diver Dies During Search Operation for Missing Italian Divers in Felidhu Atoll

A Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) diver, Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, died during the search operation for four Italian divers missing in Felidhu Atoll. The Italian divers died last Thursday in a cave 60 metres underwater. MNDF confirmed the body of one missing diver was recovered at 60 metres, and the bodies of the remaining four are believed inside. The cave entrance lies at 55-60 metres. Maldivian Coast Guard divers are typically trained to operate at depths up to 50 metres.

A Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) diver, Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, died during the search operation for four Italian divers missing in Felidhu Atoll. The Italian divers died last Thursday in a cave 60 metres underwater. MNDF confirmed the body of one missing diver was recovered at 60 metres, and the bodies of the remaining four are believed inside. The cave entrance lies at 55-60 metres. Maldivian Coast Guard divers are typically trained to operate at depths up to 50 metres.

A Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) diver, Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, died during the search operation for four Italian divers missing in Felidhu Atoll. The Italian divers died last Thursday in a cave 60 metres underwater. MNDF confirmed the body of one missing diver was recovered at 60 metres, and the bodies of the remaining four are believed inside. The cave entrance lies at 55-60 metres. Maldivian Coast Guard divers are typically trained to operate at depths up to 50 metres.

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