Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Maldivian authorities have suspended the search for the bodies of four missing Italian divers after a military diver involved in the rescue operation died. The incident occurred during an attempt to recover the remains from an underwater cave system at depths of at least 50 meters. The deceased military diver, identified as Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee, succumbed to decompression sickness while participating in the high-risk search .
Five Italian divers died on Thursday during a scientific diving expedition in the Maldives. One body has been recovered, while the search for the remaining four continues in treacherous underwater caves. The divers were part of a group from the Italian company Albatros Top Boat srl, which organized the expedition. Investigations suggest the divers descended to depths beyond the permitted limits, raising questions about safety protocols .
The recovered body of Gianluca Benedetti, one of the Italian divers, was found with an empty oxygen tank, supporting the hypothesis that the group became trapped in the cave system until their air supply ran out. The caves, located at approximately 50 meters depth, are known for their complexity and danger, even for experienced divers. Shafraz Naeem, a veteran Maldivian diver with 30 years of experience, described the caves as highly treacherous and noted that the divers lacked the necessary permits for such deep dives .
The Maldivian government has suspended the diving license of the vessel *Duke of York*, which was involved in the expedition, pending further investigation. The search operation has been described as extremely hazardous due to adverse weather conditions and the challenging underwater environment .
Maldives halts search for divers after military divers death COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Maldivian authorities on Saturday suspended the search for the bodies of four Italian…
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