The five people who were reported missing at sea since Monday afternoon have been rescued.

Two women, two men and a student survived the ordeal out at sea as their boat ran out of fuel.

This was confirmed just few minutes ago to Fijivillage by the Chief of Oneata Cati Seci.

He said the boat the five were in drifted to Woru village in Lakeba where they were rescued a while ago.

The five left Lakeba on Monday afternoon at 3pm and were expected to arrive in Oneata at 4.30pm.
 
 
Story by: Dhanjay Deo/Rusiate Baleilevuka