The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard has rescued four people after a fishing boat ran aground on the eastern side of Rasmalé while travelling from V. Fohtheyo to Malé.
The boat, named Keesaa, was carrying one Maldivian and three foreign nationals when it ran aground.
According to the MNDF, the Coast Guard’s Second Squadron of the Malé Area Command responded after receiving information about the incident at 11:51 p.m. on November 10.
Coast Guard divers reached the stranded vessel at 2:37 a.m. on November 11 and safely transferred all four people to a harbour craft.
At 3:37 a.m., the boat’s operator arrived at the scene with another vessel, Ocean Ride, and the rescued individuals were transferred to it.
One of the foreign crew members sustained an injury to his right leg during the incident and was taken to Hulhumalé Hospital for further medical treatment.
