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

May 19, 2026 by Achraf

tour operator Albatros and the University of Genoa, whose researchers were aboard the expedition, have reportedly denied authorizing the dive.

Naeem believes a combination of technical problems likely led to the divers becoming trapped.

He said the group may have suffered from “lack of gas reserves, nitrogen narcosis and loss of visibility,” warning continue reading …