An elderly man has been found dead in a beach in L. Gan.
According to the police, the man, identified as an 86-year-old local, was found dead in the beach area to the east of Mathimaradhoo district.
The case was reported to the police at 12:15 pm on Saturday.
The police, quoting officials from the Gan Regional Hospital, said the man was already deceased when taken to the hospital.
The case is under investigation by the police.