Italians halt underwater rescue missions in Costa Concordia crash

Italian officials have halted underwater rescue missions on Tuesday for passengers still missing after the Jan. 13 cruise crash off the coast of the island Giglio, reported the Star Tribune.
Italy's Civil Protection agency cited dangerous conditions for divers as the reason for the decision, but stress the search will continue wherever possible.
In the statement, the agency said the families of those still missing, as well as diplomatic representatives of their countries of origin, have been informed, reported the New York Times.
So far, of the estimated 4,200, 17 bodies have been recovered. All except one has been identified. 16 people are still missing and presumed dead, according to the Huffington Post.
The New York Times reported that rescue officials said the agency will most likely call of the search formally on Wednesday.