89-year-old Moce woman passes away while returning from high ground

Lau NDMO Government

89-year-old Moce woman passes away while returning from high ground

By Vijay Narayan

Wednesday 19/01/2022

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu.

An 89-year-old woman from Moce in Lau had unfortunately passed away on Sunday while moving back to her home after the tsunami advisory following the volcanic eruption in Tonga.

Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says she passed away due to fatigue as she was moving to higher ground with others due to the tsunami threat.

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