Two bodies of Italian divers have been recovered from an underwater cave system in the Maldives, part of a group of five who died last week. Recovery efforts for the remaining four bodies were temporarily suspended after a Maldivian military diver, Mohamed Mahudhee, died from decompression sickness during the mission.
Recovery Operations Resume
On Monday, three Finnish diving experts, supported by local police and military, located the four bodies in the deepest section of the cave, approximately 60 meters (200 feet) deep. The Maldivian government plans to recover two more bodies on Wednesday, with the four found "pretty much together" inside the cave's third segment.
Criminal Investigation Launched
Maldives police have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, examining whether the diving trip complied with safety regulations and weather warnings. The tragic event has raised concerns about diving safety protocols in the region.
