Missing divers in Malaysia surfaced before drifting apart, survivor says

The search and rescue operation for four foreign divers off the coast of Johor’s Mersing in Malaysia (Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency/AP)

A plane, fishermen and and jet-skiers have joined an expanded search entering a third day for three Europeans, including two teenagers, who disappeared while diving off a southern Malaysian island.

Authorities were hopeful of finding them after Norwegian diving instructor Kristine Grodem was rescued on Thursday. She said the four of them surfaced safely on Wednesday afternoon but later drifted away from the boat and were separated by a strong current.