Diving into Disaster: The Maldives' Dark Secret The recent cave scuba diving accident that claimed the lives of five Italians in the Maldives has highlighted the dangers lurking beneath the island nation's crystal clear waters.
While tourism officials tout the Maldives as a safe haven for adventure seekers, the truth is more nuanced.
The country's reputation for being a low risk destination for water sports enthusiasts is built on shaky ground.