8 May 2013

Solomons officials to repatriate rescued I-Kiribati

8:46 pm on 8 May 2013

Solomon Islands officials are liaising with Kiribati to repatriate two I-Kiribati men who were rescued at sea over the weekend.

The two I-Kiribati nationals were discovered by a US Purse Seiner, Pacific Princess, over the weekend, after drifting at sea for about 2 weeks and 5 days.

The two men were brought ashore at Point Cruz Port on Monday afternoon and were taken immediately to the National Referral Hospital for assessment.

Both men are in good condition and appear to be mentally stable.

They are currently being assisted by the Kiribati Community in Honiara