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Indian-origin engineer dies during scuba diving session in UAE

| @indiablooms | Jun 08, 2025, at 01:10 pm

An Indian-origin engineer died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in the UAE's Dubai region on Friday.

The incident occurred when the country was observing Eid Al Adha holidays.

The deceased engineer was identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil.

The 29-year-old Indian-origin person reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while finding it difficult to breathe underwater.

David Pyarilos, Issac’s uncle who is assisting the family with the legal procedures, told Khaleej Times that the incident happened during a training session at a designated scuba diving area in Dubai on Friday.

“They were participating in a beginners' training session when Issac began to struggle with his breathing and drifted away from the rest of the group,” said Pyarilos.

He was pulled out of the water and shifted to a hospital where he failed to revive.

“We are currently coordinating with the relevant authorities to complete the documentation needed for the repatriation of his body,” Pyarilos said.

Filipino instructor Bimbo Calitis, founder and CEO of Amphibious Swim School in Jumeirah, told Khaleej Times: “Those who want to learn diving must first check the background and credentials of the diving school.”

“Once you sign a waiver, technically you are voluntarily relinquishing or surrendering some of your rights and, in the process, exonerate the diving school of legal responsibilities,” he added.

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