Maldives holidays: Police issue warning as FIVE tourists drown in three weeks (Image: Getty Images)
Maldives tourism bosses have cautioned holidaymakers in the tropical nation of the perils of drowning. A series of drownings have occurred across the island chain, claiming the lives of five tourists this month. Two of the five were a young couple on their honeymoon. Police are urging holidaymakers to take extra care when swimming, snorkelling or doing watersports following the fatal accidents in the past three weeks. This is a particularly perilous time of year as currents are strong during the north-eastern monsoon.
Maldives holidays: Police issue warning as FIVE tourists drown in three weeks
Police have appealed for children and adults who cannot swim to not go into the water, local site Maldives Independent reported.
Officials are also trying to improve safety measures at tourist establishments.
Resorts are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their guests to prevent future tragedies.
Tourists who stay at guesthouses on local islands are particularly at risk as they are more likely to be unaccompanied when they go swimming or snorkelling.
The tourism industry is now set to launch inspections and review regulations. Designated safe swimming areas may be also be decided with island councils.
“We have decided to inspect all tourist facilities in the Maldives within the
