Five Italians Die in Diving Accident

May 15, 2026, 22:51

Introduction

Five people from Italy died while diving in the Maldives on Thursday. Rescue teams are looking for the bodies.

Main Body

Five divers went into a deep underwater cave. They went 60 meters down. This is very deep. One body is out of the cave. Four bodies are still inside the cave. The weather is bad. The sea is rough. This makes the rescue work dangerous. The divers went deeper than the law allows. The law says divers should not go deeper than 30 meters. Experts think the divers had a problem with their oxygen. Maybe they got lost in the cave. Maybe the water was too strong. Italy and the Maldives are working together to help.

Conclusion

The rescue teams will start again when the weather is better. Police are studying why this happened.

Learning

🌊 Comparing Depth

In this story, we see how to compare numbers and limits. To reach A2, you need to know how to say something is "more" than something else.

The Pattern: [A] is [Comparative] than [B]

Deep $\rightarrow$ Deeper
Example: "The divers went deeper than the law allows."

How to use it: If you have a limit (30 meters) and you go past it (60 meters), you use deeper than.

🛠️ Talking about Possibilities

When we don't know the exact reason for something, we use the word Maybe. It is the easiest way to guess in English.

Maybe they got lost. $\rightarrow$ (Possible reason 1)
Maybe the water was too strong. $\rightarrow$ (Possible reason 2)

Quick Rule: Put "Maybe" at the start of your sentence to show you are not 100% sure.

Vocabulary Learning

rescue (v.)

to help someone in danger

Example:The rescue team saved the trapped hikers.

bodies (n.)

the remains of a person after death

Example:The police found the bodies of the missing hikers.

diver (n.)

a person who swims underwater

Example:The diver explored the coral reef.

deep (adj.)

far below the surface

Example:The lake is very deep, so you need a strong boat.

cave (n.)

a natural underground chamber

Example:They walked through a dark cave during the hike.

weather (n.)

the state of the atmosphere at a place and time

Example:The weather today is sunny and warm.

dangerous (adj.)

risky, can cause harm

Example:Climbing the cliff is dangerous if you are not careful.

law (n.)

a rule made by a government

Example:The new law requires everyone to wear seat belts.

oxygen (n.)

the gas needed for breathing

Example:The scuba tank contains oxygen for the diver.

lost (adj.)

not found, missing

Example:I feel lost when I cannot find my keys.

strong (adj.)

powerful, intense

Example:The wind was strong, so the kite flew high.

working (adj.)

functioning, active

Example:The machine is working properly after the repair.

together (adv.)

at the same time or place

Example:We will finish the project together.

start (v.)

to begin

Example:The meeting will start at nine o'clock.

better (adj.)

improved, more favorable

Example:The soup tastes better after adding salt.