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On Eid Holiday with Family, Indian Techie Dies in Diving Accident at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach

Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old Indian engineer, died on Friday, June 6, during a scuba diving training session at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai.
The incident occurred when Olakkengil struggled to breathe underwater and suffered a cardiac arrest in a designated diving area while training with family.
Olakkengil was rescued and rushed to a hospital where resuscitation failed, while his younger brother Ivin collapsed upon arrival but is now stable and under observation.
Authorities seized and are analyzing the scuba equipment used in the session, and the family is cooperating with police to complete legal formalities for repatriating Olakkengil's body.
The death highlights the importance of safety during scuba diving training, and the family continues to work with authorities while friends express concern over Ivin learning of the loss.

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Indian Engineer Dies During Scuba Diving Session In Dubai

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Indian expat dies during scuba diving in Dubai

Dubai: In a tragic incident during the Eid Al Adha holidays, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate has died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. The deceased has been identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Naduvilangadi village in Kerala’s Thrissur district. According to media reports, Olakkengil was taking part in a beginner-level scuba diving session on Friday, June 6, accompanied by his…

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Dubai: Indian expat dies tragically while scuba diving during Eid al-Adha holidays

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29-year-old Indian techie dies during scuba diving session in Dubai

Issac was enjoying Eid-Al-Adha holidays in Dubai with his wife, Resham and younger brother, Ivin, when tragedy struck.

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Indian engineer, 29, dies during scuba diving session in Dubai

A 29-year-old engineer from Kerala has died during a scuba diving session in Dubai. The victim suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater, his family said.

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