Man dies after falling from boat

Provincial Police Commander western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said Police and divers from Munda searched for the body of the deceased during the weekend but it was not until yesterday morning that his body was found by people in the area.

“Investigations into this matter will continue,  I call on people in the Roviana Lagoon and the Province as a whole to always think about your safety when travelling at sea during daylight or at night,” he said.

“I urge OBM owners and drivers to think about your safety and the safety of others, Make sure your skippers are sober when travelling at sea. By taking these simple measures we will save lives.”