Two Russians died while scuba diving around Verde Island, Batangas on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday. In a statement, the PCG said Coast Guard Station (CGS) Batangas commander Captain Airland Lapitan reported that four Russians were scuba diving in a portion of Pulong Bato when a sudden strong current washed them away.

Officials say that the duo - who were part of a group of four - were separated by strong undercurrents and swept into the path of a shiver of ravenous sharks near Batangas in the Philippines

A devastating undercurrent and a shark attack during a diving trip off Batangas result in tragedy for two tourists.