A 38 year-old man is being treated at Hithadhoo regional hospital after his row boat capsized and he swallowed a lot of seawater.
The incident occurred at the entrance to the Hithadhoo harbour at around 5.15 pm.
Police report that two men were on board the 15 foot boat when a large wave caused the boat to capsize.
Both men were rescued by a passing dhoni. Police report that man’s condition is now stable.
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(0)Two children in a rowboat who were swept away by strong currents have been rescued by MNDF Northern Command.
The two children were travelling from Haa Alif Muraidhoo to Haa Alif Baa Rah, when their boat was pulled off course by strong currents. Both children tried to desperately row towards Baa Rah but failed.
When MNDF got news of the incident, they dispatched Coast Guard harbour craft 103 to the scene. The boys were rescued near Haa Alif Alidhoo around 6,14pm.
Both children are reported to be fine.
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