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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Russian scuba divers die after getting swept away in Philippines
Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Two men from Russia have died after a strong current in the Philippines swept them out to sea, the country's coast guard confirmed on Friday. The bodies of the two men were found floating near Verde Island, one with both arms missing after an apparent shark attack, the Philippine Coast Guard said in a statement on its website. The pair were part of a larger group of scuba divers. Two other Russians and their Filipino guide managed to escape the current and swim to safety. The group of tourists set out on the scuba trip Thursday from Puerto Galera on the Philippine island of Mindoro. The group did have several crew members and two master divers with them at the time, officials said. Verde Island is a popular scuba diving destination in the Philippine province of Batangas. The men were later identified as Ilia Peregudin and Maksim Melekhov. The two did not resurface with the rest of the group after getting swept away by a strong underwater current. Authorities quickly mounted a search mission and located Melekhov floating in the water. The 39-year-old was alive at the time and rushed to hospital but later died. Peregudin, 29, was dead when found by rescuers near the western tip of the island of Mindanao. "His remains were found floating near the shoreline of Pulong Bato, with both arms missing due to an apparent shark attack. Multiple sharks were observed in the vicinity during the recovery," the coast guard said in the statement. In its statement, the coast guard urged all divers to "exercise heightened vigilance" in the area, especially in places known to have strong currents and active marine life.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Philippines shark attack: 2 tourists killed at popular diving spot
Two tourists were reportedly killed by sharks in the Philippines after getting swept away by an undercurrent at a popular diving location. The divers, identified as Ilia Peregudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, from Russia, were in an area off Verde Island known for its vibrant marine life and corals when they were carried away Thursday towards a group of hungry sharks that were resurfacing, according to Viral Press. "There was a strong current, and the group were separated. Two of them who were with the master diver were able to return to their boat, but the other two failed to resurface," Philippine Coast Guard Captain Airland Lapitan told Viral Press. "We had a difficult time recovering one of the divers because there were sharks circling around the body," he added. "We believe the individual was attacked by sharks because their right hand was missing." Terrifying Video Gives Inside Look At What It Would Be Like To Be Eaten By A Shark Footage taken from the dive showed schools of fish in the area in the moments before the attack. Read On The Fox News App Peregudin, who was found unconscious at sea, was reportedly pronounced dead on arrival after being transported to a hospital in Batangas. Tourist Loses Both Hands While Snorkeling In Turks And Caicos After Shark Attacks During Failed Photo Op "Everything was very overwhelming and traumatizing. We personally experienced that there were strong currents left and right and also strong waves at the surface," local resident Diego Reyes, who said he dived with the Russian tourists, told Viral Press. "It was really challenging to get back with the group once you got separated. I hope authorities would be able to figure out what really happened to them. Thank you Lord for keeping our group safe. Rest in peace to the Russian divers," he added. An investigation into the attack is article source: Philippines shark attack: 2 tourists killed at popular diving spot
Fox News
28-02-2025
- Fox News
Philippines shark attack: 2 tourists killed at popular diving spot
Two tourists were reportedly killed by sharks in the Philippines after getting swept away by an undercurrent at a popular diving location. The divers, identified as Ilia Peregudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, from Russia, were in an area off Verde Island known for its vibrant marine life and corals when they were carried away Thursday towards a group of hungry sharks that were resurfacing, according to Viral Press. "There was a strong current, and the group were separated. Two of them who were with the master diver were able to return to their boat, but the other two failed to resurface," Philippine Coast Guard Captain Airland Lapitan told Viral Press. "We had a difficult time recovering one of the divers because there were sharks circling around the body," he added. "We believe the individual was attacked by sharks because their right hand was missing." Footage taken from the dive showed schools of fish in the area in the moments before the attack. Peregudin, who was found unconscious at sea, was reportedly pronounced dead on arrival after being transported to a hospital in Batangas. "Everything was very overwhelming and traumatizing. We personally experienced that there were strong currents left and right and also strong waves at the surface," local resident Diego Reyes, who said he dived with the Russian tourists, told Viral Press. "It was really challenging to get back with the group once you got separated. I hope authorities would be able to figure out what really happened to them. Thank you Lord for keeping our group safe. Rest in peace to the Russian divers," he added. An investigation into the attack is ongoing.
Express Tribune
28-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Brutal shark attack and strong currents claim lives of two Russian divers in the Philippines
In a harrowing incident off the coast of Batangas, Philippines, two Russian tourists met tragic ends during a diving expedition. Ilia Peregudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, were part of a group that was swept away by strong undercurrents while diving near Verde Island—a popular spot known for its vibrant marine life. The coast guard reported that while two divers and their Filipino instructor managed to return safely, Peregudin and Melekhov were less fortunate. Coast guard district chief Airland Lapitan disclosed the grim details of the search and rescue operation. "The first man was found floating in the water and unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital," Lapitan stated. The second man's fate was even more dire; he was discovered amidst a brutal shark attack. "It took rescuers over half an hour to free him from the sharks. Tragically, he lost his right arm and sustained severe injuries," Lapitan added. Members of Coast Guard Batangas recover the bodies of two Russian nationals after they died during a diving session near Verde Island, Batangas City on Thursday. According to reports, one of the victims was immediately brought to St. Patrick Hospital in Batangas City but was… — The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) February 28, 2025 Despite valiant efforts to save him, the severity of the injuries proved too great. The local authorities noted, "The bodies were recovered and have been turned over to their families." An investigation has been launched to understand the full circumstances of the tragedy and to discuss preventative measures for future divers in the region. Shark attacks are notably rare in the Philippines, with this being the first such incident recorded in over a year. This tragedy has prompted local officials to reevaluate safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
The Independent
28-02-2025
- The Independent
Divers struggle in rough currents moments before tourist swept into deadly shark attack
Underwater footage shows scuba divers in the Philippines battling with strong undercurrents moments before two tourists were swept away, with one later killed in a shark attack. The pair, identified as Ilia Peregudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, were part of a group of four Russian divers who had traveled with a local instructor to waters off Verde Island, south of Manila. Video shows a group of nearby divers swimming in rough conditions moments before the Russian group were buffeted by strong currents. '[A] Russian diver was found while being attacked by sharks. His right arm, unfortunately, had been severed and the sharks were moving around him,' Philippine coast guard official said, while confirming the second diver had been found unconscious in the water and was later declared dead by hospital doctors.
