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Indian Engineer Dies During Scuba Diving Training in Dubai

Under a formal probe by Dubai authorities, his family is awaiting legal clearance to repatriate his remains.

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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.