81 people survive unharmed after ferry sinks en route to Maamigili
A ferry en route to Alif Dhaal Maamigili from Malé sank around 5:30am this morning with 81 people onboard, including tourists, women, and children. All 81 people are safe and unharmed. They were rescued at sea by the coastguard and resort vessels.
15 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
A private ferry en route to Alif Dhaal Maamigili from Malé sank around 5:30am this morning with 81 people onboard, including tourists, women, and children.
All 81 people are accounted for and survived unharmed.
The stranded passengers and crew were rescued at sea by the coastguard and vessels from nearby resorts. The police said the people on board included 55 Maldivians, four Germans, two Indians, one Sri Lankan, and 19 Bangladeshis.
Some 11 children, including a one-month-old infant, and pregnant women were among the locals.
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