16 January, 2026, 4:02 pm Central - 30°C Rain

Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters found

Two men from Dreketilailai missing in Labasa Waters found

By Mansi Chand
18/05/2024
Photo:File

Two men from Dreketilailai who were missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month have been.

Police say a boat captain found them drifting in waters between Naivaka and Yaqaqa island.

They say both have returned home in good health.

The two men left for fishing on the 2nd of May and were supposed to return on Wednesday.

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