Sofia Devries died in February 2026, while she was scuba diving. As her instructor is facing manslaughter charges due to neglect,
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleA 23-year-old influencer died in a fatal scuba diving incident in February 2026. Her instructor, Thiago Nahuel Pocovi, who is 26 years old, is being charged with negligence and ignoring safety concerns. For the unversed, Sofia disappeared during scuba diving lessons in southern Argentina, and her body was found two days later. We stumbled upon her last Instagram post.
Sofia died in the fatal scuba diving accident on February 16, 2026. Now, we stumbled upon her Instagram handle and her last post was dated January 1 2026. In the post, she shared a video compilation of how she saw the world. From beautiful sunrises to her mountain adventures, her scuba diving sessions and whatnot.
Along with it, Sofia penned a sweet note of hoping for a year filled with good stories, memories, and experiences. She wrote:
"Here's to another year filled with good stories, memories, and experiences. Gracias 2025 por todo lo increíble y también por lo no tan bueno; gracias por llevarnos de nuevo al centro. Not long and no one is ready for the year of freedom and new beginnings."
After people learned of her passing, they penned goodbye notes. One user wrote, "I hope they find you! Thinking of your parents and imagining the pain they must be going through. May God give you strength to get through this moment, which I wish is with a happy ending."
Another one commented, "What pain and sadness your sudden departure causes me, Sofi. I see your pictures and name everywhere, and I can't believe it or understand it. You were such a beautiful, warm, friendly person. Thanks for the eight years shared. Thank you for choosing me to be your English teacher. May God keep your soul and rest in peace. All my life, I will carry you in my mind for the moments shared and in my heart for what I loved about you and the quality of a person you always were. I respect your family; hug your mom in your pain, and pray for you. RIP, my dear Sofi."
A third user penned, "May you rest in peace, beautiful. I didn't know you, but here you were full of dreams, and it all ended so ugly. Much strength to your family and friends."
Sofia Devries lost her life in February 2026, and now, her diving instructor, Thiago Nahuel Pocovi, 26, is facing charges of manslaughter in the death of the influencer. After she vanished under the sea, her body was found two days later. She was taking Scuba diving lessons off the coast of Argentina on February 16, 2026.
A court hearing was opened on July 6, 2026, and the scuba diving instructor appeared in the hearing virtually from Buenos Aires. The lawyer stated that he was in charge of a group of seven divers, and he violated the safety of the people and regulations that are needed for professional diving instructors.
Sofia hailed from Villa Ballester in Buenos Aires province. She was a content creator and often shared her beauty routine and makeup tutorials on Instagram. She loved diving and also posted glimpses of her travels. She died on February 16, 2026, after the scuba diving adventure turned fatal for her.
What do you think about Sofia Devries, who lost her life during scuba diving?
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