Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says


Reuters | Updated: 20-05-2026 13:03 IST | Created: 20-05-2026 13:03 IST
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

​The ​last ‌two bodies of ​Italian divers killed in ‌a scuba diving accident in the Maldives have been recovered, ‌the media office ‌of the Maldives president said on Wednesday, completing recovery ⁠efforts ​after ⁠the island nation's deadliest diving tragedy.

Five ⁠Italian divers died last ​week after entering a deepwater cave ⁠for exploration. Maldivian authorities ⁠are probing ​all causes, including whether the group ⁠descended far deeper than expected.

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