BY JUNELYN KELLY
Police have called off a search and rescue operation along the Lungga river delta after the body of the missing person was found yesterday evening [Jan 28].
The body was located at the Henderson seaside and police were called in to retrieve it to the morgue, a police statement last night said.
Later family members were called in and identified the body as that of the late Ishmael Fiusilia, the police statement said.
Police had launched a search operation following a report of a missing person believed to have been washed away while attempting to cross the Lungga River near the Crusher Area, the statement said.
Initial attempts by family members to locate the individual were unsuccessful. As a result, police were alerted, and a coordinated response was initiated.
Police requested assistance to conduct surveillance and search operations along the Lungga River, including the river mouth area. Relevant police units were informed and took part in the search efforts, police said.
Police extends its deepest condolences to the family and relatives for the loss of their loved one.
