No sighting of missing boat [1]
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 17:47
"The aircraft did not sight the missing boat. The aircraft is making contact with this fishing vessel to join the search which is ongoing," said Sgt Vi who is coordinating the operation from Nuku’alofa.
He said the aircraft was expected to report again after they stop for the day.
At the same time, HMAF Voea Savea vessel which was already in Ha’apai is reported to have joined the search and rescue operation.
No reports have been received yet from the two boats that left Fonoifua Island to carry out search of the area this morning.
Police believe that 11 people were travelling on the missing boat, the eldest a 50-plus year old man and the youngest a two-year-old girl, and they had failed to arrive last night at the island, as expected.
If you have any information about the missing boat or know about the passengers who were travelling to Fonoifua please contact us at Matangi Tonga Online matangi [at] matangitonga [dot] to telephone 25779, or contact the Tonga Police.