Italian authorities are repatriating the remains of five Italian divers who die during a cave dive in the Maldives. Authorities say the divers vanished on 14 May while exploring an underwater cave roughly 50 metres deep near Vaavu Atoll. Multiple outlets report that the bodies of four divers are recovered from inside the cave, and that the remaining set of remains is recovered earlier. Sky News and BBC News both report that officials confirm all five divers’ bodies have been found, while Channel NewsAsia and other reports describe the recovery of the last two divers. CBS News also states that one set of remains was returned earlier in the month, and that the remains of the final four divers are repatriated later, citing a Maldivian government spokesperson for the timing of the most recent return. The reports consistently describe the incident as a scuba dive into a submerged cave and note that recovery efforts take place in the days following the divers’ disappearance. The Maldivian government and relevant officials confirm the findings and the subsequent repatriation to Italy.
Bodies of five Italian divers recovered after Maldives cave dive
Italian authorities are repatriating the remains of five Italian divers who die during a cave dive in the Maldives. Authorities say the divers vanished on 14 May while exploring an underwater cave rou...
- Five Italian divers vanish during a scuba cave dive on 14 May in the Maldives.
- Authorities locate the divers’ bodies inside an underwater cave near Vaavu Atoll.
- Reports say the cave is about 50 metres deep (approximate).
- Maldivian officials confirm all five divers’ bodies have been found.
- The remains are repatriated to Italy in multiple batches, with the last four returned after earlier returns.
The Italian divers vanished on May 14 while exploring a cave about 50 meters (160 feet) deep
3 months agoThe remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said.
3 months agoA Maldivian government spokesperson says the remains of four Italian divers who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives have been repatriated
3 months agoA complex recovery mission in the Maldives ended with the repatriation of four Italian divers who died during a cave-diving expedition
3 months agoThe remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
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