21 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
A Russian tourist died on Sunday during a diving trip from a safari vessel.
The deceased was a 40-year-old woman, police told the media. It was unclear how she died or where the diving accident occurred.
In a separate incident on Sunday, a Pakistani tourist was rescued from drowning near the Thulusdhoo island in Kaafu atoll. The man was treated at the local island’s health centre, police said.
In a statement Monday, police appealed for safety precautions during swimming, snorkelling or water sports activities after a spate of fatal accidents in the past three weeks.
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