Sea Mystery- Survivor's Father: 'I Told My Son, Don't Go'
It is still unclear as to how the vessel – which has since sunk – and its crew members came to a state as such as Police are questioning the three survivors.
Sunday 23 May 2021 | 12:43
Seafarer Tevita Kapawale’s father, Semiti Rigamoto on May 22, 2021. Photo: Leon Lord. Inset: Tevita Kapawale
The father of Tevita Kapawale, 26, who was rescued by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Naval Division on Thursday, said he was thankful that his son was alive.
Mr Kapawale is believed to have been part of the eight-member crew - five Fijians and three foreign nationals - on a fishing trip onboard Tiro II in the West part of Fiji.
The Fiji Maritime Surveillance Rescue Co-ordination Centre was informed of an incident onboard the vessel, on the morning of Wednesday May 19, 2021.
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- Father of one of fishing vessel Tiro II’s crew member, Tevita Kapawale, speaks out
- Authorities were informed of an incident onboard the vessel on May 19, 2021
- It is still unclear as to how the vessel – which has since sunk – and its crew members came to a state as such as Police are questioning the three survivors.
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