The group was diving about 15 meters (50 feet) deep at an island off the town of Mersing in southern Johor state. The missing divers are Alexia Alexandra Molina, 18, of France; Adrian Peter Chesters, 46, of Britain; and his Dutch son, Nathen Renze Chesters, 14. The plane was in addition to three helicopters, 11 boats and some 100 personnel including rescue divers. The family of French teenager Molina, who resides in Johor, has meanwhile sought support from private boat owners to join the search. Esther Molina, 57, said she was optimistic that her daughter, who loves the sea, was still alive.

Source: ABC News April 08, 2022 11:51 UTC