The search for Mikaele Moata’ane continued with an army of volunteers from Lapaha after he went missing at sea on Saturday, September 22.
The 34-year-old who was also known by the name Keuli Moata’ane was fishing with a group of friends who were all safe
Photos uploaded and shared on Facebook today showed locals have come together at Lapaha beach to provide support.
One photo showed Moata’ane’s mother appeared devastated by her son’s missing.
The search mission was being led by a Police rescue team but no sighting to date.
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