Indian engineer dies due to cardiac arrest during scuba training at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
A 29-year-old Indian expat lost his life during a scuba diving session at Jumeirah Beach on Friday — while spending the Eid Al Adha holidays with his family in Dubai, as per a report by The Khaleej Times.
The deceased, identified as
Issac Paul Olakkengil
, was an engineer based in the UAE. His relative told The Khaleej Times, Issac suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater.
David Pyarilos, Issac's uncle who is assisting the family with the legal procedures, told the media house that the incident happened during a training session at a designated scuba diving area in Dubai on Friday.
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'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.
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He was immediately pulled out of the water and transported to a nearby hospital but could not be revived.
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'We are currently coordinating with the relevant authorities to complete the documentation needed for the repatriation of his body,' added Pyarilos.
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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.'
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'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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