Search for missing Beche-de-mer diver

BY ALFRED PAGEPITU

GIZO

SEARCH is on for a 30-year-old man from Wagina, Choiseul province, who reportedly went missing after having gone on a Beche-de-mer diving trip.

Taro Police say the person has been missing since Saturday at Tuzu village, in South Choiseul.

Police say they were made aware by family members of 30-year-old Ken.

Western Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said, “This person did reside with Johnwycliff Vorevore of Tuzu village for the last three months.

“Mr Ken I believe, went diving on Friday 10th November 2017 and he was last seen in the morning between Tuzu and Katurasele village.

“His wooden canoe sighted floating near Katurasele village about 1200hrs that same day and found two beche-de-mer and his clothing inside,” said PPC Lenialu.

Lenialu describes Ken as of Gilbertese descent, well built, healthy and strong.

Meanwhile, Western Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu and Taro Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mrs Cindar Nevol are appealing for anyone with information on Ken to contact Gizo or Taro Police station.

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