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Ohana identifies two divers who died off Velzyland Beach

The two male divers who died early Sunday morning off Velzyland Beach have been identified as Rupert Babauta, 28, and Raymond Tudela, 32.

By Courtesy Mercylyn Tudela

July 24, 2023

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Rupert Babauta, 28, and Raymond Tudela, 32, pose for a picture. The two men died early Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.
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Raymond Tudela, 32, poses for a photo on a beach. He died early Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.
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Rupert Babauta, 28, poses for a selfie. He died early Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.
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Rupert Babauta, 28, and his wife Leahndra De-Sa take a selfie. Rupert died Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.
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Raymond Tudela, 32, and his wife Mercylyn Tudela at their wedding ceremony. Raymond died early Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.
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Raymond Tudela, 32, enjoys a moment on an unidentified beach with his two children Jake Tudela, 7 and Isaac Tudela, 9. Raymond Tudela died early Sunday morning diving off Velzyland Beach.

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