Man missing at sea after fishing boat capsizes near Vomo Island

Man missing at sea after fishing boat capsizes near Vomo Island
[Photo: Fiji Police]

A man is missing at sea after his fishing boat capsized near Vomo Island due to strong winds.

The incident happened on Friday evening.

According to the Police Search and Rescue Centre, three people were in the boat and all jumped into the sea in order to swim across to shore.

Two managed to swim across to shore while one is still missing.

Police are requesting mariners and people living in coastal areas to keep a look out and report any sighting on 3318529 or 9905296.

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