A boat travelling from Male' to Gaafu Alif atoll sank last night, with one Maldivian reported missing. 

Police said that the 'Udhares' boat ran aground a reef near L. Olhuveli and started taking on water and sank.

There were 13 people on board the vessel at the time. One of these individuals, a Maldivian man, has been reported missing. Police have not yet disclosed his identity.

Of the 13 on board, one foreigner swam to nearby Olhuveli. The remaining 11 individuals were rescued by a boat from the resort. 

According to Police, this includes two Maldivians and nine foreigners. All 12 who were rescued are in good health. 

Police said that they received reports of the incident at 1:25am today. 

Police cautioned travellers in the area to remain alert, as goods from the sunken boat are drifting west of Olhuveli.