Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
BBC News·May 14, 2026
Five Italian divers have lost their lives in a cave diving incident in the Maldives, occurring at a depth of 50 meters. Maldivian rescuers have recovered one body so far, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining four. The incident has resulted in a significant loss of life, with Italian authorities likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The search and recovery operation is currently underway in the Maldives.
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