Woman drowns in Gdh. Gahdhoo

74 year old Aishath Fauziyya, from Gaadeege, has drowned while swimming in Gdh. Gahdhoo this morning (May 8).

Police reported that at 8:00 this morning, they received information about the incident and arrived on the scene.

They discovered that the woman had been swimming for exercise with several others on the south side of the island when a strong current carried her away.

The attending doctor stated that the woman had died before she reached the hospital, police confirmed.