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A safari vessel ran aground and suffered heavy damage on the outer reef of K. Maafushi after strong winds caused its anchor to drag. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred amidst severe weather alerts across central atolls.
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Safari vessel destroyed after running aground on the outer reef of Maafushi - Photo: MV Crisis
A safari vessel was destroyed after running aground on the outer reef of K. Maafushi on Friday morning when severe weather caused its anchor to drag.
A safari vessel anchored off K. Maafushi ran aground on the island’s outer reef on Friday morning, causing severe damage to the boat.
Strong winds and rough sea conditions dragged the vessel’s anchor, pulling it directly onto the reef near the outer breakwater. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
The accident occurred as the Maldives Meteorological Service issued weather warnings for central and northern regions:
Neither the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) nor the Maldives Police Service have released official statements regarding salvage operations or the full extent of the damage.
Weather authorities continue to advise seafarers and vessel operators to exercise extreme caution during travel and ensure anchors and mooring gear are fully secured given the ongoing rough seas and high winds.
