Dead Body Found in Hulhumale' Lagoon

The Maldives Police Service has reported the discovery of a dead body in the Hulhumale' lagoon.

According to the police, the individual was found this evening in the lagoon opposite the Hulhumale' Fire Station. Police cited the hospital stating that he was already deceased when taken to Hulhumale' Hospital.

While the police confirmed the deceased is a male, they did not disclose whether he is a Maldivian or a foreign national.

Update: (3.10.2024) Police stated that the deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Ibrahim Jinah Mohamed (Coconut Villa, M. Maduvvari), and the body has been handed over to the family after conducting necessary investigations.