Two vacationers have been reportedly killed by sharks within the Philippines after getting swept away by an undercurrent at a preferred diving location.
The divers, recognized as Ilia Peregudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, from Russia, have been in an space off Verde Island recognized for its vibrant marine life and corals after they have been carried away Thursday in direction of a gaggle of hungry sharks that have been resurfacing, in line with Viral Press.
“There was a robust present, and the group have been separated. Two of them who have been with the grasp diver have been in a position to return to their boat, however the different two didn’t resurface,” Philippine Coast Guard Captain Airland Lapitan informed Viral Press.
“We had a tough time recovering one of many divers as a result of there have been sharks circling across the physique,” he added. “We imagine the person was attacked by sharks as a result of their proper hand was lacking.”
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Footage is seen from the dive close to Verde Island within the Philippines within the moments earlier than the assault on Thursday, Feb. 27. (Viral Press)
Footage taken from the dive confirmed colleges of fish within the space within the moments earlier than the assault.
Peregudin, who was discovered unconscious at sea, was reportedly pronounced useless on arrival after being transported to a hospital in Batangas.
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Colleges of fish are seen close to Verde Island within the Philippines within the space the place the deadly shark assault occurred. (Viral Press)
“Every thing was very overwhelming and traumatizing. We personally skilled that there have been robust currents left and proper and in addition robust waves on the floor,” native resident Diego Reyes, who stated he dived with the Russian vacationers, informed Viral Press.
“It was actually difficult to get again with the group as soon as you bought separated. I hope authorities would be capable of work out what actually occurred to them. Thanks Lord for protecting our group protected. Relaxation in peace to the Russian divers,” he added.
Divers are seen close to Verde Island within the Philippines on Thursday, Feb. 27. (Viral Press)
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An investigation into the assault is ongoing.
