The bodies of two Italian divers recovered off the coast of Sicily were equipped with substandard gear, a lead rescuer has stated, prompting comparisons with British dive safety protocols. The divers, reported missing on Monday, were found at a depth of 50 metres near the wreck of a fishing vessel. Their equipment included single breathing cylinders and outdated buoyancy control devices, according to the local coastguard.
The rescuer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that British divers operating in comparable waters would typically use twin tanks and redundant air systems. The incident has reignited debate about regulatory oversight in Italian recreational diving. Italian authorities have opened an investigation, but no further details have been released.
