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Police search for missing diver at Ha‘asini [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 18:16

A search and rescue operation is underway to find ‘Alakoni Moala (40) who went missing when out diving at the Liku in Ha’asini on Saturday, January 19.

Acting Deputy Commissioner ‘Atunaisa Taumoeapeau said today the man was reported missing to Police at around 10:00pm on Saturday night.

He is reported to have gone diving with another man at the Liku when he drifted beyond the reef and disappeared at around 8:00pm.

The search, which included divers and police boat, continued on Sunday morning, January 20 where his diving gear was found but there was no sign of him.

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