Police appeal for help in identifying body found in Addu

Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying the body found in Hithadhoo, Addu's swimming track earlier today.

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Mariyath Mohamed

2026-03-13 23:08:47

Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying the body found in Hithadhoo, Addu's swimming track earlier today. 

Police received reports of the body being found at 4:41pm today. 

On receiving the report, Police had attended the scene, retrieved the body, and transferred it to the Addu Equatorial Hospital. 

Police said that the deceased is a white male, of unknown origin. Police have as yet been unable to identify him. 

Police are urging anyone with information, or awareness of a missing white foreigner in the area, to contact the Hithadhoo Police Station on 9791612.