A man who travelled to an uninhabited island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll has passed away suddenly today.

The deceased was identified as 45-year-old Ahmed Mishaq Udhares, Gaafu Alifu Kolamaafushi.

Police said Mishaq was taken to Gaafu Alifu Atoll Hospital at around 2:30pm after his condition deteriorated while he was on the uninhabited island of Kolhuhutta.

The hospital declared him dead upon arrival, police said.

Police have not released any further information about the incident and are investigating the case.