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British Couple Dies in Maldives Scuba Tragedy
13 Jan
Summary
- Elderly couple died days apart while holidaying in the Maldives.
- The couple had visited the same resort over 60 times.
- An inquest into their deaths is scheduled for January 30.
A retired British couple from Derbyshire tragically lost their lives while on their annual Christmas holiday in the Maldives. Elaine Richmond, 70, died on December 19, followed by her husband Malcolm, 71, who passed away on December 22. The couple were holidaying at the Ellaidhoo resort, an island they had visited numerous times.
Sources indicate the couple had a deep affection for Ellaidhoo, having visited the resort over 60 times and celebrated Christmas there for the past 17 years. Details surrounding the exact cause of their deaths remain unclear, but funeral director Simon Hope confirmed no suspicious circumstances were involved.
Their funerals are scheduled for January 29 at Brimington Crematorium. An inquest into their deaths is due to be opened at Chesterfield Coroner's Court on January 30. The couple's next of kin, a niece living near Manchester, has been informed of the tragedy.
