Teen Dies in Boat Propeller Accident During Maldives School Trip

Jenna Chan, 15, was killed while snorkeling after a boat engine was turned on, leaving her family seeking answers and accountability.

Jenna Chan, a 15-year-old British-Singaporean student, was killed on November 8 during a snorkeling activity on a school trip in the Maldives.
The accident occurred when the engine of a stationary boat was turned on, pulling her into the propeller while she and other students were in the water.
Her parents have criticized the lack of communication during the trip due to a school policy banning phones and claim there has been no thorough investigation into her death.
The family has accused Maldivian authorities, the school, and the charity involved, the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme, of failing to provide key details or witness statements.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by Jenna's sister to raise legal funds as the family continues to seek answers and accountability for the incident.