Overview

• Russian tourists Ilya Perigudin, 29, and Maksim Melekhov, 39, were swept away by strong undercurrents while diving near Verde Island in the Philippines.
• Melekhov was found unconscious at sea and later pronounced dead at a local hospital, with drowning suspected as the cause of death.
• Perigudin was discovered being attacked by sharks, with his arms severed; his remains were recovered near the shoreline.
• Two other Russian divers and their Filipino dive instructor managed to return safely to their boat after being separated by the current.
• The Philippine Coast Guard has urged divers to follow strict safety protocols in areas with strong currents and active marine life.