The Maldives National Defence Force ( MNDF) has confirmed another death because of the landing craft that overturned while traveling from Male' to Eriyadhoo in Kaafu Atoll.
MNDF reported that 7 were travelling aboard the landing craft that capsized and that 4 were saved from the vessel. MNDF further said that three were initially reported missing last night, but found the body of a local crew member earlier this morning.
MNDF then widened the search for the two missing crew members today. In its latest update, MNDF reported that the body of a second missing crew member was discovered by MNDF divers underwater.
They said that they continue to search for the last crew member.
Officials have not confirmed why the landing craft overturned, but Police have said that they are further investigating the case. However, the country is experiencing a bout of bad weather across all regions, with rough seas and strong winds
The national meteorological center had said today that the bad weather is expected to continue onto next week.
