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Tragic Series of Marine Accidents Claims Lives Week Apart

Two fatal marine accidents occurred in the Maldives within a week: a 45-year-old man was struck by a speedboat while snorkelling and spearfishing in the lagoon off Gemanafushi, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, and 68-year-old Abdul Rasheed Mohamed died after a dhoani he was aboard collided with a speedboat near the uninhabited island of Huvahandhoo. The Maldives Police Service continues to investigate both incidents, amid calls for stricter maritime safety regulations.

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  • A dhoani fishing vessel collided with a speedboat, inflicting severe head injuries on Abdul Rasheed Mohamed, who later died at Ihavandhooo Health Centre. near the uninhabited island of Huvahandhoo Maldives Republic Mohamed was aboard a dhoani, a traditional Maldivian fishing vessel, when it collided with a speedboat. The incident, which happened near the uninhabited island of Huvahandhoo, inflicted severe head injuries on Mohamed, who later died at Ihavandhooo Health Centre.

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