Search and rescue authorities in Tonga are still looking for a German man who went missing on Christmas Day.
The Central Police Station in Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa. Photo: RNZI/Gareth Thomas
Matangi Tonga reports the 46 year old Frank Doblitz was last seen going for a swim at a beach in Hihifo on Ha'apai.
Mr Doblitz who is married to a Tongan was on holiday with his wife visiting her relatives in Ha'apai.
The Ha'apai Police Search and Rescue boat is understood to be continuing its search at sea, while teams of local volunteers are search the coastlines.
Kaniva News reported that when he was last seen Doblitz was wearing dark blue shorts and carrying a pair of diving goggles, diving shoes and an underwater camera.
It is understood Doblitz is a certified diver and often goes scuba diving whenever his family visited Haʻapai.
