Police Assist Launch with Engine Trouble near Dhuvaafaru

Police have provided assistance to a launch that experienced engine trouble at sea. The incident involved the launch 'Yaalu Speed,' which was traveling from Dhuvaafaru in Raa Atoll to Kan'dholudhoo when its engine stopped. The Dhuvaafaru Police Station responded after the incident was reported at around 4:56 PM this evening. Officers went to the scene in a dinghy and towed the launch, which had three people on board, to the Dhuvaafaru lagoon. They also helped repair the engine. During the incident, a Bangladeshi man fell ill and was taken to the Dhuvaafaru Health Centre for treatment. Police confirmed that he is now in stable condition. Authorities have urged sea travelers to exercise caution, especially as weather conditions have deteriorated and seas have become rough, advising them to check weather updates and take safety precautions.