Joint Rescue Operation

Joint efforts between the Rescue Coordination Center Fiji and the #FijiPolice WATERPOL Unit resulted in the successful rescue of two men outside the Suva Harbour over the weekend.

The 37-year old boat captain and a 36-year old crew were returning from Beqa when a fire that is believed to have started from the engine room engulfed their boat.

A call for help was received where coordinated rescue efforts was launched, and a team from the WATERPOL Unit deployed.

Officers were able to locate the two who had abandoned ship and were on board a smaller craft, and brought them back safely to land.

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