Australian tourist drowns in Velidhoo resort
The authorities are reviewing safety measures after a spate of drowning incidents.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
A 78-year-old Australian man who was staying at the Velidhoo resort in Alif Alif atoll was found dead in the island’s lagoon on Tuesday.
The suspected case of drowning was reported to police around 5pm. It is believed to be the seventh death of a tourist this year.
There were 31 drowning incidents in 2017.
Five tourists, including a Filipino couple on their honeymoon, drowned in a single week last month, prompting the authorities to appeal for safety precautions during swimming, snorkelling or water sports as currents are strong during the north-eastern monsoon. Police advised extra caution when children or adults who cannot swim go into the water.
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