Man disappears while fishing near Makogai Island

Man disappears while fishing near Makogai Island
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

The search for a man in his 20s will continue this morning after he disappeared while fishing near Makogai Island yesterday afternoon.

Police say the man was fishing in a kayak with two boys aged 7 and 10 when water started entering their kayak.

They say all three tried to swim ashore however the man started to experience some difficulties and asked the 10-year-old boy to swim ahead and get help from other villagers. The two boys managed to reach the shore.

The matter was reported by the victim’s father.

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