2 diverse dead, one found with “both missing arms” and sharks nearby

Two Russian divers were found dead after they were swept near a resort in the Philippines, officials said.

Maksim Melekhov, 39 years old, and Ilya Perigudin, 29, sank with Perigdin’s father and his 18 -year -old brother, near the Batangas resort area, February 27, when they were swept and separated by “powerful currents underwater”, according to The All Away. Filipino Coast Guard.

Perigdin’s father and brother, as well as their diving master, “managed to return safely to the boat” and were “found in good health”, according to the authorities. But Melekhov and Ilya were initially missing.

Just before the local time from 2 pm, “The divers from Arkipelago Divers and Beach Resort, who also dived a dive in the waters of the Bato Pulong Fitting, discovered Mr. Maksim Melekhov,” the agency said.

Melekhov was pronounced dead at a local hospital, said the provincial commander of the Coast Guard in the Philippines Associated Press.

In their statement, the Coast Guard officials said that Perigdin’s remains were found “floating near Pulong Bato’s shore, with both arms.” At that time, officials noticed “multiple” sharks nearby.

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“Witnesses and rescuers noted that his remains suffered severe traumas in accordance with a shark attack,” the Coast Guard said.

The Lapitan had previously said Agence France-Pressese that the Perigudin “was pulled by a shark” when he was found, although he was unknown if he was killed in an attack or was already dead.

Local officials did not respond immediately to the request of people for further comments.

Following the tragic incident, the Coast Guard in the Philippines asked for “divers and diving operators to exert increased vigilance and to respect strict safety protocols, especially in areas with strong currents and active marine life.”