Italy Maldives Dive Accident
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This image released by the Maldives President's Media Division, shows divers preparing to search for the four missing Italian divers near Alimathaa Island, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Saturday, May 15, 2026.
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Maldivian authorities have suspended the search for four Italian divers believed to be trapped in an underwater cave. The decision follows the death of a military diver who suffered decompression sickness during the mission. The divers disappeared Thursday while exploring a cave at Vaavu Atoll, exceeding the Maldives' recreational diving limit. The search involved eight local divers and was hampered by rough weather. The Italian Foreign Ministry said the cave has three chambers, but only two have been explored. Authorities are awaiting Finnish experts to reassess the strategy. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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