Student emerges as sole survivor of horror Maldives dive tragedy after last-minute decision

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A student became the sole survivor of the Maldives diving tragedy after making a vital last-minute decision.The young woman, studying at Italy's University of Genoa, suddenly decided to remain on the yacht - despite having her equipment prepared and being ready to enter the water with her group.She eventually stayed aboard the vessel, named the Duke of York, while her five companions embarked on the deadly 160-foot dive into an underwater cave.The reason for her decision remains unknown.She is now considered the "only direct survivor of that day" and a "key witness for reconstructing the final moments before the accident", according to Italian newspaper Libero Quotidiano.The student travelled home to her family on Friday.The dive's five victims included Monica Montefalcone, a marine biology professor at the University of Genoa, and her 20-year-old daughter Giorgia Sommacal.Three other divers also perished in the tragedy.Muriel Oddenino from Turin, Gianluca Benedetti from Padua, and...

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