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He is left with an empty house, a wedding ring, and questions that refuse to sink. Carlo Sommaca, husband to renowned marine biologist Monica Montefalcone and father to Giorgia, now finds himself replaying every decision that led them onto that doomed boat. He describes Monica not as a thrill-seeker, but as a meticulous professional, someone who knew the ocean\u2019s dangers better than most and respected them absolutely.<\/p>\n

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As experts debate oxygen toxicity, faulty tanks, and volatile weather, Carlo\u2019s grief sharpens into a demand for clarity. How could five experienced divers die together at 50 meters, in a site they trusted, under supervision they believed in? Behind the technical theories lies a quieter, more devastating reality: a father who must live with an absence no investigation can repair, and a tragedy that has turned a paradise into a grave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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