Maldivian man missing in Balma-6 boat capsize found dead

The Maldivian man who went missing in the "Balma-6" boat capsize incident has been found dead.

The "Balma-6" boat, traveling from Hulhumale to Dhonmaagaa, capsized near Taj Exotica Resort this morning. While two of the four people traveling on the boat were rescued, MNDF and Police were working together to find the two missing people.

A Maldivian and a foreigner were missing and being searched for in this incident. MNDF just stated that the body of the missing Maldivian man was found near Taj Exotica. The body has been handed over to the Maldives Police Service.

MNDF stated that the second missing person being searched for is a Bangladeshi citizen. MNDF also stated that the search for him is still ongoing.

As the capsized boat and some items from it are currently drifting, MNDF has appealed to those traveling in the area to be cautious. MNDF stated that these items are estimated to be drifting westwards.