The arrival of Tawanna transformed the previously tranquil White Horse Island into a bustling hub of activity.
Even during the peak midday heat, hotel guests were reluctant to remain in their rooms and opted to wander the streets, hoping for a chance encounter with Tawanna.
Remarkably, numerous speedboats of unknown origin began to gather around White Horse Island, varying in size.
These vessels consistently circled the island, with some even attempting to navigate into the bay.
In response, White Horse Island quickly deployed security personnel and staff to prevent several boats and yachts from entering the bay.
Tawanna had arrived on the island in the morning, and many tourists had already shared news of her presence online.
With hundreds of resort islands dotting the Maldives, travelers from around the globe flocked here, numbering in the tens or even hundreds of thousands.
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