Two drown at Veitongo [1]
Monday, July 13, 2015 - 16:56. Updated on Monday, July 13, 2015 - 17:02.
The bodies of two friends who tragically drowned at a beach in Veitongo on Saturday 11 July when one tried to save the other in strong currents have been recovered, Tonga Police report today.
Foekina Jagroop (25) a teacher from Fasi and his friend 'Emeline Ngalu Pousini (22) from Ma’ufanga, were swimming while on a picnic with other teachers from ‘Ahopanilolo Technical Institute.
Police said Jagroop experienced difficulty due to the strong currents so 'Emeline swam out to help him but they were both swept out to sea.
A search started immediately and 'Emeline’s body was found the same evening. Police, firefighters and family continued to look for Jagroop whose body was recovered yesterday, Sunday 12 July.