Another Successful Search and Rescue Operation

Another successful coordinated effort between stakeholders through the Rescue Coordination Center Fiji resulted in the successful rescue of three men who were earlier reported to be missing in waters near Nacavanadi in Gau.

Mr Ravindra Kumar, Mr Bal Ram and Mr Isireli Masiwini were safely escorted back to Suva this morning.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abdul Khan said with the support of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the boat was located South of Kadavu and assistance was rendered from the Fiji Police Force and Kokomo Resort Yaukuve Island.

ACP Khan said a team of WATERPOL officers including Police Medics were deployed on board the M.V. Veiqaravi while the Kokomo Island Resort boat Atlantis was engaged to assist in rescue efforts since they were closer to the identified location.

The team were able to safely rescue all three men where they were taken to the Kavala Health Centre for medical treatment last night.

ACP Khan said the team returned to Suva this morning where the three men were reunited with their families.

One of the men is receiving further medical treatment at the Lami Health Centre.

The Fiji Police acknowledges the support of all parties involved in the successful rescue efforts.