British schoolgirl, 15, killed in horror propeller accident in Maldives while snorkelling
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA British schoolgirl has tragically died in a propeller accident while on a trip to the Maldives. Jenna Chan, 15, was fatally injured during a snorkelling excursion with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme, a UK-registered charity.
Her fellow students described the day as a "nightmare", recounting how she was pulled under the boat shortly after entering the water.
A Maldives Police Service report confirmed that Jenna died during the activity, stating: "On 8th November 2024, during [an] excursion while snorkelling between Lux Maldives Resort and Dhidoo, an incident occurred and Miss Jenna [Chan] was struck by the boat's propellers," reports The Mirror.
Jenna's devastated parents, Alan Chan and Jennifer Liauw, are seeking clarity on the events that led to their daughter's death.
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