Iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away during a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025, at the age of 52, leaving his fans in deep shock and grief.
Soon after, a video began circulating on social media claiming to capture the singer’s final moments underwater. However, a detailed verification shows the clip predates his death and has no connection to the incident.
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Evidence
Earlier Social Media Posts
- Keyframes from the viral clip traced back to a YouTube upload dated July 19, 2025, confirming it was online two months before Zubeen Garg’s death. Also, the original video clearly shows that the diver survived the incident.
- A Facebook post by LADbible from June 2025 carried the same video and credited it to an account named Marat (@stop.the.sun) on Instagram.
- The Instagram account posted the clip on May 14, 2025 with a caption, “Lost consciousness for the first time. Ascent from 78 meters… Low speed of descent and the desire to squeeze 2 meters to reach 78 meters played a cruel joke on me…”
The profile also featured other such diving videos.
Location Verification
We also geo-located the spot in the viral clip to Dahab, a coastal town in Egypt on the shores of the Red Sea, which is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The claim that a viral scuba diving video shows Zubeen Garg’s final moments is false. The clip was filmed in Dahab, Egypt, and uploaded online months before the singer’s tragic death in Singapore.
FAQs
Q1. Did Zubeen Garg die while scuba diving?
Yes. The acclaimed Assamese singer passed away during a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025.
Q2. Does the viral scuba diving video show Zubeen Garg’s last moments?
No. The video is an older clip from a diving session in Dahab, Egypt, unrelated to Garg’s death.
Q3. Where was the video filmed?
The location has been geo-verified as Dahab, a well-known diving destination on Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
Q4. Why do such fake videos spread after celebrity deaths?
Misinformation thrives on public attention and emotion. People often share content quickly without verifying, making it easy for old or unrelated videos to go viral.
Sources
Facebook Post By LADbible, Dated June 17, 2025
Instagram Post By @stop.the.sun, Dated May 14, 2025
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