As Police and Navy continue to search for the 10 people missing at sea, the Turaga-ni-koro of Vacalea told Police that none of his village members were missing.
Police Spokesman, Atunaisa Sokomuri said because of the Turaga-ni-koro's claim they will now releasing the names of those missing at sea.
Sokomuri said that the only way they are able to identify or find out if these people are from Kadavu is to release the names.
Police were alerted yesterday afternoon that the people were out at sea when the fiber glass boat they were all travelling in, capsized in the Kadavu passage yesterday morning.
Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the 10 people left Vaca-lea, Kadavu at 8 yesterday morning to sell yaqona in Suva.
The Police are seeking help from people living in Beqa, Kadavu, Vatulele and other coastal areas to look out for these people.
Search Continue For 10 People Missing At Sea
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