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Maldives dive deaths linked to substandard gear by rescuer
A rescue diver in the Maldives has revealed the victims lacked optimal equipment. The revelation raises serious questions about dive safety protocols in the region.
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Italian divers' bodies recovered in Maldives tragedy
Four Italian scuba divers trapped underwater for a week were recovered 50 meters deep. The accident occurred during a routine dive near Maafushi Island on August 27, killing the entire group instantly.
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Rescue diver killed in Maldives cave search for Italian divers
A British rescue diver died Thursday during the operation to recover four Italian scuba divers who drowned in a Maldives underwater cave system. The incident raises new safety concerns for the region’s burgeoning cave diving tourism sector.
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Five Italian divers killed in Maldives cave collapse during training dive
A routine cave diving expedition in the Maldives turned fatal Wednesday when a sudden rock collapse trapped five Italian divers underwater. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause of the disaster.