Young man drowns at Dhiffushi

A man who went swimming has died after drowning at Kaafu Atoll Dhiffushi.

Information Office of the Police, Ismail Ali told Sun Media tonight that doctors confirmed the time of death of the 24-year-old local man as 3:55 p.m.

The exact cause of death is unclear at this time.

President of the Dhiffushi Island Council, Hussain Shahuneez told Sun Media that the young man died while he was swimming at the wavefront of the island and the incident took place between 3 and 3:30 p.m. today.

He said that the man has a history of epilepsy and doctors have advised him not to go into the sea.

The young man is employed in Malé City.