A man was found dead in Malé harbour near the local market on 15 March, reports Miadhu.
The man was identified by police as Moosa Khaleel, 26, Ameenee Villa, S. Hithadhoo.
Khaleel worked in a boat anchored in the harbour.
Reports claim he jumped in the water with another crew member to untie the boat. When Khaleel did not surface, the rest of the crew searched for him. They found his body at the bottom of the harbour.
He was immediately taken to hospital but doctors said he had died before he reached the hospital.
Police are still investigating the case and said the cause of death was still unknown.
Khaleel’s funeral was held after afternoon prayers on Monday.
