Two men from Russia have died after a strong current in the Philippines swept them out to sea, the country's coast guard confirmed on Friday.

Four Russian tourists travelled to the waters off Verde Island with a Filipino dive instructor. The five were swept away by strong undercurrents.

Two Russian tourists died while scuba diving off Verde Island in the Philippines after being swept away by strong undercurrents. One was believed to have drowned while the other was found being attacked by sharks, his right arm severed.