A complex rescue operation retrieved the 34-year-old from a dangerous underwater cave system after strong currents trapped him inside.

The body of the 34-year-old diver was recovered Saturday after a complex operation at a notorious underwater cave in Vouliagmeni, near Athens.

A 34-year-old diver who disappeared in the “Devil’s Well” underwater cave will be recovered on Saturday. His companion described how the current pulled him out of sight in seconds despite desperate rescue attempts

Described as one of the more treacherous dive spots in the greater Athens area, authorities now believe that strong underwater currents likely dragged the diver into a narrow undersea tunnel, where he became trapped

The 34-year-old had been missing for four days after a dive, with rescue teams locating his body at a significant depth as recovery efforts continue under challenging conditions

The 34-year-old local man was diving at the spot with a partner - as is standard scuba protocol - just off the "Limanakia" (little harbors) site in coastal southeast Athens, when he failed to return to the surface

Access to maritime sites is strictly controlled, with continuous monitoring to ensure that divers can properly explore underwater archaeological sites