Search On For Missing Nuku Secondary School Teacher And Daughter Swept Away By Current

A school teacher of Nuku Secondary School in Serua and his daughter are believed to have been swept away by strong current yesterday afternoon.

The two were trying to cross the Wainikavou creek in Serua when the incident occurred.

The matter was reported at the Navua Police Station by the Head of the school following a quick search conducted by villagers and teachers of the same school.

Police Search and Rescue team finding it difficult to reach the area due to flooding and also Tubarua bridge in Nuku is underwater.

Members of the Public are urged to remain alert and vigilant and take advisories from relevant authorities seriously in times of disaster.