Event Brief
Five Italians die in cave scuba dive in Maldives
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Five Italians died while attempting to explore caves during a scuba dive in Vaavu Atoll, the Italian foreign ministry said.
WHO: Italian foreign ministry
WHAT: Five Italians died during a scuba diving attempt to explore caves at about 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 3:38 AM ET
WHERE: Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
WHY: The divers were attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres.
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