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All three Europeans had reportedly been training for the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. The two rescued are currently being treated in hospital.
The rescue operation has been running since April 7th.
via REUTERS
The diver and the diver have been discovered by fishermen.
via REUTERS
A 46-year-old Briton, an 18-year-old French woman and a 14-year-old boy with Dutch nationality have disappeared while diving in Malaysia.
The French and the Briton were found alive after three days in the open sea, and there is still no trace of the boy.
The diving instructor was also found, but 30 nautical miles from the site of the dive.
Two of the three European divers missing off Malaysia have been recovered alive. A 46-year-old Briton and an 18-year-old French woman were brought to safety after three days in the sea, the Malaysian news agency Bernama reported on Saturday, citing the police. The newspaper “Star” wrote that the two were discovered by fishermen at night (local time). The search continues for a 14-year-old with Dutch nationality – the son of the rescued Brit.
The tourists, together with their Norwegian diving instructor, went on a diving trip off the island of Pulau Tokong Sanggol in the state of Johor on Wednesday, about nine nautical miles (16.6 kilometers) from the mainland. The 35-year-old diving instructor, who was also initially missing, was found in good condition on Thursday – but 30 nautical miles from the site of the dive.
Driven apart by strong currents
According to their statements, the four were back on the water surface when they were driven apart by strong currents. However, the authorities had always shown confidence that the missing could be recovered alive. The three are not only experienced divers, but also equipped with diving equipment such as fins and vests as well as training material, it said.
The captain of the boat that took the group out to sea had sounded the alarm on Wednesday after the group failed to return. However, he has since been arrested because authorities say he tested positive for drugs.
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(DPA/sys)