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Brit schoolgirl killed in horror propeller accident while snorkelling in Maldives

Schoolgirl Jenna Chan, 15, was killed in a propeller accident while on a schooltrip to the Maldives while helping the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme

A British schoolgirl has been killed in a horror propeller accident during a trip to the Maldives. Jenna Chan, 15, died while on a week-long school trip to the popular holiday destination during an assignment with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme - a British registered charity. Students with Jenna at the time described the day as a "nightmare".

A report by the Maldives Police Service confirmed the student died during a "snorkelling excursion". The report, shown to The Times, added: "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.” This is a breaking news story.

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