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If something happens to me out at sea, please do not cry for me.

Monday 10 April 2023 | 12:33

From left: Minalta Devi (wife of the victim), Swastika Raj, Izal Ali, Kamla Wati (victim’s mother), Kristine Raj, Talica Toga and Shahista Chand at Votualevu in Nadi. Photo: Mereleki Nai. Inset: The late Rajendra Raj

From left: Minalta Devi (wife of the victim), Swastika Raj, Izal Ali, Kamla Wati (victim’s mother), Kristine Raj, Talica Toga and Shahista Chand at Votualevu in Nadi. Photo: Mereleki Nai. Inset: The late Rajendra Raj

If something happens to me out at sea, please do not cry for me.

These were the last words Ra­jendra Raj said to his wife, Minalta Devi on Friday morning.

Mr Raj, 56, who lived at Votualevu in Nadi, was a boat captain and fisherman. He is now the country’s latest drowning victim.

Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said a fishing trip ended tragic for five men after their captain alleged­ly drowned in the waters off Malolo Island.

Ms Naisoro said they encountered rough seas, causing their boat to capsize.

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Story by: mereleki.nai@fijisun.com.fj