Missing fisherman named [1]
Friday, October 21, 2016 - 18:06
Vanisi Tulahe (39) has been named as the fisherman from Ma'ufanga who remains missing at sea, in Vava'u waters since Tuesday.
Police reported that he is believed to have fallen overboard. The other fishermen on the boat last saw him on Monday night, October 17 when they went to sleep but when they woke up the next morning he had disappeared.
"We would like know more about the circumstances…but he has not been located to date," said a police spokesperson today.
Tulahe was one of five fishermen on board the FV Kelly, which departed Nuku'alofa on their fishing trip on Saturday, October 15.
His next of kin has been advised.