Man dies after falling from tree in Fuvahmulah

A 26-year-old man died today after falling from a tree in Fuvahmulah.

The man, identified as Fareed Ahmed from Hiriga, Funaadu, was trying to pluck berries from a tree on the island's former hospital grounds when he lost his footing and fell from a fair distance, said the island council.

Fareed died from serious injuries while being treated, about 40 minutes after he was taken to Fuvahmulah Hospital.