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Vessel AGAPE located, solo traveller safe

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 11, 2026 4:55 pm

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A vessel that lost engine power while travelling towards Savusavu early this morning has been located.

Police confirms the 59 year old sole occupant is also safe and in good health.

A team from the Savusavu Police Station located the vessel and is safely escorting it to Savusavu Bay.

The vessel is registered in the Marshall Islands.

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