A tourist dies after being struck by a boat propeller while swimming at a manta point in Alif Dhaal Atoll

1 އެޕްރީލު 2026 | ބުދަ 10:31

A German tourist died on Sunday morning after being struck by a boat propeller while snorkeling at Manta Point in Alif Dhaal Atoll. The Maldives Police Service confirmed they received a report regarding the fatal accident involving the male tourist at approximately 09:59 AM and have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Shama Shuaib | 1 އެޕްރީލު 2026 | ބުދަ 10:31

ADh. Dhigurah. | Travel Trade Journal | Travel trade journal

A tourist has died after being struck by a boat propeller while swimming at a "Manta Point" in Alif Dhaal Atoll.

Police have reported that a tourist died after being struck by a boat propeller while swimming at Manta Point in Alif Dhaal Atoll. The incident was reported to the authorities at approximately 09:59 AM on April 1, 2026.

Authorities have confirmed that the deceased is a German national. Police stated that an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

While rare, incidents of this nature continue to be reported in the Maldives.

Adh Atoll Manta Point Maldives Police Service

A tourist dies after being struck by a boat propeller while swimming at a manta point in Alif Dhaal Atoll

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