TARO POLICE RESCUE BOUGAINVILLE BOATS AT SEA IN CHOISEUL PROVINCE.

Taro police have rescued two Bougainville ray boats a few kilometers away from Taro island recently.

The two Bougainville ray boats loaded with luggage and passengers traveled to Choiseul Province for a Church program but ran short of fuel before reaching Taro island.

Luckily, they were drifting on a location that had access to the mobile coverage and they called Taro police for assistance.

Officers at Taro police responded with fuel before they arrived safely at Taro station for check out with Immigration before proceeding with their church activities.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said, “I urge the traveling public to be more cautious when traveling at sea.”

PPC Pogesopa said,

“Make sure to check on the weather updates before traveling with extra fuel and all safety equipment onboard before traveling.

Superintendent Pogesopa said, “It is vital for the traveling public to consider safety before traveling. Remember when travelling always consider your safety.

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-RSIPF