Police have suspended the search operation for Yoosuf Ibrahim, 68, who went missing from Dhangethi while fishing in a small motor boat.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said Yoosuf went fishing east of the Alif Dhaal Orimas lagoon on a small motorized boat on October 14.
His boat was found north of Alif Dhaal Randheli between 9:00 am and 9:30 am on Saturday morning but Yoosuf was not on it, according to the MNDF.
The MNDF has searched an area of about 80,000 square meters, but confirmed to Adhadhu that the rescue operation has been suspended for now.
"The search and rescue operation has been suspended in accordance with the rules for searching for people missing at sea," the MNDF spokesperson said.
Lily Beach Resort and Spa, Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa, Nova Maldives, Amaya Resort Kuda Rah Maldives and the people of Dangethi have assisted the MNDF Coast Guard in the search operation.
Yoosuf was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, the MNDF said.
The MNDF urged the public to contact the Coast Guard hotline at 191 or 3395981 or 3398898 with any information about Yoosuf. Faxes can also be sent to 3391665, it added.
