Boat from V. Fotteyo Runs Aground on Rasfannu Reef; Fisherman Injured

A boat travelling from V. Fotteyo, fully loaded and heading to Malé, ran aground on the reef on the eastern side of Rasfannu last night, injuring a fisherman on board. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said the boat, named "Keesa", was carrying one Maldivian and three foreigners when the incident occurred. One of the foreigners was injured on the sole of their foot and was taken to Hulhumalé Hospital. The MNDF received information about the incident at 23:51 last night, and its Malé Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron went to the area to provide assistance. At 2:37, divers from the MNDF Malé Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron reached the boat and safely took the one Maldivian and three foreigners travelling on it onto the harbour craft. When the "Ocean Ride" boat, brought by the boat's owner, arrived in the area at 03:37, all the fishermen were transferred to that boat. Last week, a cargo boat that departed from Hithadhoo, Addu City, full and heading to Malé, also ran aground on the Rasfannu reef.