Five Italian nationals died while attempting to explore underwater caves at around 50 metres depth in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, according to Italy's foreign ministry. One body was recovered and specialised divers were deployed for a high-risk deep-water recovery operation, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
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The divers are believed to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres
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“The divers are believed to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres,” the ministry said in a statement.
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one body had been located inside a cave around 60 metres underwater, while the remaining four divers were also believed to be in the same area
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The accident occurred during a dive in the atoll, about 100 kilometres south of the capital Malé
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Police said rough sea conditions were reported in the area at the time of the incident, with a yellow alert in effect for passenger boats and fishermen.
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Italy’s foreign ministry said its embassy in Colombo had been monitoring the case since receiving the first notification and was in contact with the victims’ families to provide consular assistance.
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