Missing tourist from Fihalhohi island resort has been found dead.

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) stated the 31-year-old man was found underwater, at around 8:45am on Wednesday.

His nationality has not been disclosed.

He was holidaying in Maafushi island in Kaafu atoll, and had traveled to Fihalhohi Island Resort for a quick trip.

MNDF said that it received a missing person report on Tuesday afternoon.