British tourist drowns while snorkelling in the Maldives

A British tourist has drowned while snorkelling in the Maldives.

The accident occurred near the Biyadhoo Resort, according to Shanghai Daily.

Police said the 65-year-old man had been reported missing on Monday evening, and was found around an hour later.

CNTV reports that his death was confirmed by the Kaafu Maafushi Health Centre.

The Biyadhoo Island Resort & Spa has has a four-star rating on Tripadvisor and is described on its website as a "simple" resort that is a "haven for divers" boasting one of the Maldives' finest house reefs.

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