Man who went fishing off uninhabited island near Gan found dead

A man who went missing after venturing into the sea off Mahakanfushi – an uninhabited island near L. Gan – for fishing, has been found dead.

Police said a man who ventured into the sea off Mahakanfushi for fishing was reported missing at approximately 9:50am this morning.

Gan Council, via a post on Facebook, said search efforts have been launched for a resident of the island, Abdul Samadh Mohamed from Thundi, Fesfaree, after he had gone missing while cast net fishing with a group of people near Mahakanfushi.

Speaking with Sun, an official from Gan Council confirmed Samadh was found dead during the search.

Notably, most Maldivian regions are experiencing rainy weather at present.

Maldives has previously witnessed tragic accidents during bad weather involving swimming, fishing, or sea travel.