Authorities in the Maldives are preparing to restart recovery efforts for two Italian divers who went missing, according to multiple outlets. A new team is being assembled to plan the next stage of the search and recovery, with local officials saying they will use a revised approach to address challenging conditions at the site.
The recovery work was previously paused after an incident during an attempt to reach the missing divers. A local military diver died while participating in a hazardous mission designed to reach them, leading to the suspension of the operation.
Coverage across Australian and New Zealand outlets describes the upcoming restart as a planned continuation of the recovery process, rather than a fresh search from the beginning, and highlights that the new team will focus on improving safety and effectiveness given the environment and prior difficulties. The reports do not provide additional details on timelines, specific locations, or operational changes beyond the creation of a new planning team and the intention to overcome conditions that have previously hampered efforts.
