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TWO Russian nationals died while scuba diving in the waters off Isla Verde in Batangas, the Philippine Coast Guard said Friday, February 28, 2025.In a statement, the PCG identified the victims as Maksim Melekhov and Ilya Perigudin.The victims were among the group of divers who went scuba diving in the waters off Pulong Bato, Barangay San Agapito, Isla Verde, Batangas on February 27.
Hours later, Melekhov’s body was recovered by other divers. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by the attending physician.In the afternoon, Perigudin’s remains were found near the shoreline of Pulong Bato, with both arms missing due to an apparent shark attack, according to the PCG.“Following the necessary procedures, the remains were turned over to local funeral service in Brgy. Poblacion, Puerto Galera, for proper handover to the victim’s relatives,” the PCG said.
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