In a stunning revelation that raises serious questions about safety protocols and corporate responsibility, a veteran rescuer has confirmed that Italian divers involved in a recent underwater tragedy were not equipped with optimal gear. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, provided detailed accounts and internal documents that paint a grim picture of negligence. “They sent us in with outdated rebreathers and missing safety lines.
It was a death trap,” the rescuer said. The documents, reviewed by this newsroom, show repeated requests for upgraded equipment were ignored by senior management. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of three divers, is now under investigation by maritime authorities.
But the focus is shifting from human error to systemic failure. The company at the centre of the scandal, a multinational diving services firm, declined to comment. However, a leaked memo reveals that cost-cutting measures were prioritised over diver safety.
“We’re not surprised,” said a former employee. “They’ve been cutting corners for years. It was only a matter of time before someone died.
” The rescuer’s account challenges the official narrative that equipment was adequate. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years. I know what good gear looks like.
What we had was not it,” he insisted. Families of the victims have called for a full public inquiry. Meanwhile, the company’s stock has plummeted, and shareholders are demanding answers.
This is a developing story. Follow the money. The bodies will lead the way.
