A local fisherman is being treated after a fishing hook caught in his eye.

MNDF said that support has been requested after a 35-year-old man fishing on board the vessel "Niumaiy" near the Kulhudhuffushi Bouy sustained injuries after a hook got caught in his eye. The assistance has now been provided, according to the MNDF and the person has now been moved to Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital.

There has been a recent surge in incident where fishermen are getting hooks in their eyes during fishing trips and authorities have advised fisherman to be more vigilant of personal safety.