Police investigate Tonga boat disaster which claimed life of a woman

Tonga Police are investigating the death of a woman after a boat capsized in heavy seas off Foa Island this week.

Seventeen other people who were on board were rescued and taken to hospital.

The deceased has been identified as 63-year-old Pilima Langi of Faleloa.

Langi was travelling from Ha’ano to Faleloa when the ferry capsized in rough seas on Wednesday afternoon.

The other occupants were released from hospital.

 

Photo source Facebook Caption: Pilima Langi