The cargo boat ''AAA-37'' which was reported missing en route to Medhufushi Island Resort from Thilafushi has been found.

MNDF revealed that the missing boat has now been contacted and Coast Guard Shaheed Ali is traveling to the area. No further details were given.

The boat was carrying three foreigners and a local.

The boat was reported missing and the search began last Friday. A large area was searched by sea and air for the boat.