Dinghy carrying 3 capsizes in G. Dh. Atoll

A dinghy carrying three people from G. Dh. Gadhdhoo to a ship near G. Dh. Vaadhoo has capsized.

Maldives National Defense Force’s information officer, Captain Ibrahim Azim reports the dinghy capsized near G. Dh. Madihaa after it got caught in a strong current.

He said all three people – all Maldivian citizens - on board the dinghy are safe.

“The dinghy travelling from G. Dh. Gadhdhoo to G. Dh. Vaadhoo was reported missing to the Coastguard at 5:30 am this Saturday. MNDF’s Coastguard immediately launched efforts to rescue the three people onboard. A sea ambulance and helicopter were kept on standby to join the operation,” said Azim.

Coastguard received information the three people were located at approximately 8: 10 am, said Azim.

“The dinghy capsized as it was entering Madihaa. They said it got caught in a current. The three people are all safe and well.”