Search continues into second day for missing cargo boat
After losing all communications with the crew, the vessel was reported missing just before sunset on Friday.
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After losing all communications with the crew, the vessel was reported missing just before sunset on Friday.
Maldives coastguard on Sunday said it was still searching for the small cargo boat that went missing with three onboard.
The small vessel carrying cargo departed from K. Thilafushi island en-route to M. Medhufushi island resort just after sunrise on Friday.
After losing all communications with the crew, the vessel was reported missing just before sunset on Friday.
Maldives is experiencing thunderstorms with rough seas and the coastguard has urged vessels travelling in the area to keep a look out for the missing vessel.
Coastguard has also urged caution when undertaking sea travel with the MET Office forecasting heavy rain and strong winds for large parts of the country in the next few days.
