Drowning Incident

A fishing trip ended in tragedy for five men after their 56-year-old captain allegedly drowned in waters off Malolo Island.

The five from Votualevu, Nadi were fishing in waters near Malolo Island when they encountered rough seas, causing their boat to capsize.

Two fishermen from Solevu Village, Malolo who were near to where the incident occurred, quickly rushed over and rescued four of the five men.

The 56-year-old captain was unfortunately trapped inside the capsized boat.

His body was later recovered by divers and later conveyed to the Nadi Hospital mortuary.

Investigations continue.