Seychelles fishing boat stranded on uninhabited island

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A fishing boat from Seychelles has been discovered stranded on the beach of Hukuru Elhi, an uninhabited island of Alif Alif atoll, according to Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF).

According to MNDF the Seychelles vessel was discovered by staff of Rangali Resort who was out fishing in nearby waters. MNDF said the discovery was reported to them via Mahibadhoo Police Station yesterday morning at around 0730 in the morning. MNDF said following the report Coast Guard 106 Nirolhu Launch was dispatched.

The 9 meter fishing vessel left Seychelles with crew members and due to failure of engines drifted on to the shores of the island, MNDF said. Further MNDF revealed that the surviving crew member had informed that other member died due lack of food and water and that the dead body has been thrown overboard.

The surviving crew member is currently undergoing medical treatment at Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and that his condition is poorly MNDF revealed. MNDF also said the boat had sustained some damages.