Six People Drifting In Fiber Boat Rescued Near Toberua Island

Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said: “An officer was contacted and the fiber boat has been towed by the vessel LU Yuan24.”

Saturday 09 May 2020 | 08:57

Staff Writer

The Fiji Maritime Surveillance Rescue Co-ordination Centre (FMSRCC) have successfully rescued the six passengers who had been drifting in a fiber boat near Toberua Island in the Lomaiviti waters.

FMSRCC said: “Passengers were rescued by a passing fishing vessel following maritime broadcast, Police boats were deployed, Navy patrol boat and RCC Flight team were also activated.”

Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said: “An officer was contacted and the fiber boat has been towed by the vessel LU Yuan24.”