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A speedboat found capsized in Maalhos taken to the lagoon of the island. (Atoll Times Photo)

Speedboat capsize survivor brought to Male for treatment

One of the two men was found near AA. Feridhoo, while a search is still underway for the second crewman.

8 October 2022

By Mohamed Muzayyin Nazim

The survivor from a speedboat that capsized while travelling from Male to Ukulhas on Alif Alif Atoll Thursday afternoon has been brought to Male for further treatment.

The speedboat with two men departed Male at around 1.30pm on Thursday. The speedboat was later found capsized near AA. Maalhos on Friday.

One of the two men was found near AA. Feridhoo, while a search is still underway for the second crewman.

The surviving man was initially treated at the Feridhoo Health Centre.

A police spokesperson told journalists on Saturday that the man had been brought to Male for further treatment on the request of his family.

"He is currently being treated at IGMH," said the police.

The man's condition is not yet known.

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