Singaporean Teen Dies After Boat Propeller Accident Near Dhigurah Island

A 15-year-old girl from Singapore lost her life following a tragic incident involving a boat’s propeller near Dhigurah Island in the Maldives. Local police reported that the accident occurred as the young girl, who was part of a whale shark research program, jumped into the water for snorkeling. The propeller of the boat struck her shortly after she entered the water.

The young girl was quickly transported to a nearby health center, but she was pronounced dead on arrival, according to health center staff who informed the authorities. The incident has prompted a full investigation by Maldives police to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident and to assess any safety oversights.