Veteran Maldivian diver reveals why scuba trip may have turned deadly for 5 tourists: ‘Rules were broken’

May 19, 2026 by Achraf

experience and advises the Maldives National Defence Force, said he has personally explored the same cave more than 50 times.

The site has since become even more dangerous after a Maldivian Coast Guard diver also died during recovery operations on Saturday.

Describing the cave system, Naeem explained that the entrance sits between 180 and 190 feet underwater continue reading …