Pacific / Samoa

Samoa police want fishermen to be more safety conscious after death

09:41 am on 12 May 2018

Samoa police have been warning fishermen around the country to be more vigilant following the death of a 22 year old fisherman of Utuali'i village last Sunday.

Samoa police spokesperson, Sala'a Moananu Sale Sala'a. Photo: RNZI / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia

TV1Samoa reported three men had gone fishing but two came back on shore safely after being separated.

Police are continuing investigations but have warned fishermen not to fish alone and be aware of the tides.