A scuba diver has been rushed to Gaafu Dhaalu Gaddhoo following decompression sickness.

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said that the victim is a local man who went down diving from the fishing boat “Meera”.

According to the MNDF, the 27-year-old man was rushed to Gaddhoo with assistance from the MNDF around 10:50 a.m.

The incident was reported to the MNDF at 9:20 a.m. this morning.