US EditionBritish couple killed in scuba diving accident in the Maldives
Elaine and Malcolm Richmond, experienced divers who visited the Maldives 60 times, died in a scuba accident with no suspicious circumstances, funeral set for Jan 29.
- Over the Christmas period, Elaine Richmond, 70, and Malcolm Richmond, 71, died while holidaying at Ellaidhoo resort in the Maldives.
- Longtime visitors, the Richmonds had made over 60 visits to Ellaidhoo and were members of Maldives Holidaymakers, known to many fellow visitors.
- Funeral directors say the couple are believed to have had an accident while scuba diving, and social-media photos show they were experienced divers with over 60 Ellaidhoo visits.
- Their funerals are scheduled for January 29 at noon at Brimington crematorium in Chesterfield, and an inquest will open at Chesterfield coroner's court on January 30 with their next of kin, a niece living near Manchester, informed.
- Simon Hope of Stubbins and Hope funeral directors said there were no criminal or suspicious circumstances, and friends and resort staff said the couple will be sorely missed.
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Retired Couple Dies 3 Days Apart After ‘Tragic’ Scuba Diving Accident During Christmas Vacation in the Maldives
A retired couple from England died three days apart after a "scuba diving accident" in the Maldives. The couple were diving off the island of Ellaidhoo, which they had visited over the holidays for the past 17 years
Elaine and Malcolm Richmond loved visiting an island in the Maldives. They had been there over 60 times. But the last time the couple were there, they both died in a mysterious accident.
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