Bodies of Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives, Italy Confirms

The bodies of four Italian divers who disappeared during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been recovered, Italy’s foreign ministry confirmed to the BBC.

A fifth diver, whose body was located on the day of the incident, was the first to be found. The search for the remaining four concluded with the recovery of their remains.

The group was diving in the Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago renowned for its underwater attractions. The cause of the accident is under investigation by local authorities.

Italian officials have been coordinating with Maldivian authorities to repatriate the divers. The foreign ministry issued a statement expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

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