A man whose marine biologist wife perished during a diving expedition in the Maldives fears ‘something must have happened down there’ as mystery surrounds the five fatalities.
The group, from Italy, had set off to explore the Vaavu atoll on Thursday morning but never resurfaced.
The decision to try to reach the cave has been questioned by experts, with three key elements raised:
Firstly, a weather warning was in place. High winds whip up waves, which in turn could dislodge sand and dirt, obscuring visibility.
Secondly, tourists are not meant to dive below 30 metres. The cave is around 60 metres below the surface.
And finally,
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