Overview
- Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Kerala, suffered a heart attack after experiencing breathing difficulties during a training dive off Jumeirah Beach on June 6.
- He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, and his brother Ivin collapsed on arrival but has since been stabilized and is out of danger.
- Reshma and Ivin Olakkengil, who were also receiving training at the same site, were rescued to shore prior to Issac’s evacuation for medical treatment.
- Dubai law enforcement officials have seized the dive equipment to analyze potential malfunctions and are conducting a formal investigation into the circumstances.
- Issac’s family is coordinating with authorities to secure the necessary legal documents and repatriate his remains to India.