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Search for missing Kiribati fisherman - Update #2 |
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An RNZAF P3 Orion has completed an initial radar search of the sea south of Tarawa Island, Kiribati, for three fishermen overdue for three days in a 6m boat. No sign has yet been seen of the fishermen.
The aircraft has now landed on Tarawa Island and the search will resume at first light tomorrow.
A further update will be issued mid-morning, unless there are further developments in the meantime.
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