A tragic incident unfolded in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, where five Italian divers drowned while exploring a deep underwater cave at a depth of 48 meters. The group, which included Monica Montefalcone, a marine biology professor at the University of Genoa, and her 20-year-old daughter, Giorgia Sommacal, failed to resurface during their dive. Following the incident, the body of Gianluca Benedetti was recovered near the cave's entrance, while the remaining four divers are believed to be trapped inside. The recovery operation faced further tragedy when Mohamed Mahudhee, a member of the Maldivian national defence force, died from decompression sickness sustained during the search. Experts have indicated that oxygen toxicity and panic could be potential factors in the divers' deaths. Diving at depths beyond 40 meters is classified as technical diving, requiring specialized equipment, and the group was diving from the Duke of York, a 36-meter luxury yacht. The Maldives Tourism Ministry has suspended the yacht's operating license pending an investigation into the incident.