Man found dead in a lake in Addu

A man was found dead in a lake in the Hithadhoo district of Addu City, according to police.

A police media official stated that authorities were alerted to the discovery of the body in Aari Kilhi at approximately 9:33 a.m.

The man was transported to Addu Equatorial Hospital, where medical officials confirmed that he was already deceased upon arrival.

The police have identified the deceased as a foreign national but have not yet released further details regarding his identity or the circumstances surrounding his death.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of death.