Investigation continues into sunken safari boat incident that left one dead
The safari vessel sank enroute to capital Malé City from Bolifushi, on September 26
The safari vessel sank enroute to capital Malé City from Bolifushi, on September 26 | MNDF
Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed that the investigation continues into the sunken safari incident reported in late September.
The police institution is currently working to determine what caused the vessel to sink, however, they did not divulge further details regarding the case.
The safari sank near Thilafushi island in Kaafu atoll September 26. The incident was reported to the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) at around 8:39am.
MNDF reported that the safari vessel sank four nautical miles south-west of Thilafushi island.
One fatality was confirmed in connection to the incident. The deceased has been identified as a 41-year-old foreigner.
A total of seven individuals were brought into the hospital due to the incident and reports indicate that 17 persons were onboard when the safari set off towards the capital, before being engulfed in the stormy waters and raging winds.
Those onboard were carried to safety to the capital city, onboard the MNDF Coastguard and another vessel.
Police revealed that if any negligence is identified, charges will be forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office, in connection to such cases.
