Rescue diver dies in search for bodies of Italian tourists in the Maldives

Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google By Alex Storey A rescue diver has died during the search for a group of Italian nationals who drowned following a scuba diving accident in the Maldives. Listen to this article Loading audio… Sergeant Major Mohammed Mahdi, who was one of eight divers in the mission, died after falling ill on the third day of recovery operations in Vaavu Atoll. The Maldivian military wrote on X: “His courage, sacrifice, and service to the nation will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.”…