The bodies of Giorgia Sommacal and Muriel Oddenino, the last two of five Italian divers who died in a cave diving accident in the Maldives, have been recovered. The group, led by marine ecologist Monica Montefalcone, was exploring a deep underwater cave when they encountered a strong current, leading to their tragic deaths. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

• 01The recovery operation was conducted by a Finnish diving team, concluding the search for the five divers who died in the Vaavu Atoll.
• 02Monica Montefalcone, the group leader, was a respected marine biologist with extensive diving experience, having survived the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
• 03Investigators are examining the divers' equipment, including GoPro cameras, to understand the cause of the accident.
• 04The Italian tour operator, Albatros Top Boat, stated they were unaware of the divers' plans to exceed the recreational diving limit of 98ft.
• 05Authorities are considering multiple hypotheses, including oxygen toxicity and the absence of a local guide, which is required by Maldivian law.

The incident raises concerns about diving safety regulations in the Maldives, potentially affecting future diving tourism and local operators.