By Elton Lonaratha Jnr
A narco-sub believed to be the same one found by MP Ben Maenu’u earlier this week off Ramos Island has beached at Goveo village, west Maringe district, Isabel province.
Hudson Lalahura, a villager present at the scene told the Island Sun that the vessel was discovered at approximately 6am on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
“Two boats were used to tow the sub ashore after it was found drifting in the harbour,” Lalahura reported.
He noted that notable items recovered from the submarine include clothing and a voter ID card featuring a photo of a Black individual, and Spanish words, with the only word familiar to the locals being ‘San Francisco’.
“The vessel is currently anchored in Goveo Village, along with four outboard motors (OBMs) attached to it. It is believed that the submarine is powered by four 85-horsepower engines,” he added.
“One of the cabins inside the sub remains locked, and attempts to unlock it have been unsuccessful,” Lalahura explained.
He also mentioned that while they were aware of the unusual discovery, the speed at which the sub drifted can be attributed to the tsunami warning issued the previous day, Wednesday, July 30.
Maenu’u and his crew found the narco-sub floating off Ramos Island around 5pm on Monday, July 28, 2025, during a fishing trip to Isabel Province.
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