13 fishermen rescued off Fiji's Vanua Levu.

PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association | July 31, 2003 | Copyright

31 JULY 2003 SUVA (Pacnews) - Thirteen Fijians who went missing at sea over two weeks ago are now safe after their drifting boat was rescued by a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) plane crew yesterday.

The 13 people, who are from Vunikodi in Udu Point, off the northern-most tip of Vanua Levu in Fiji, had set sail on the Manu Duitagi for nearby Naqelelevu to attend traditional ceremonies when their boat underwent mechanical problems twelve days ago.

A search for the missing vessel was started by police and the Fiji Navy's search and rescue team last week ...

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