Family of Tuvalu Man Worried

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The family of a Tuvaluan fisherman who was a crew member on a purse seiner that was based here but has now been sold are appealing for information on his whereabouts.

Rumors have caused families to worry about their relative, Mr. Talu Falii, who was working on the purse seiner Judibana which has been sold.

Media in Tuvalu says close friends of the fisherman believe he is still in American Samoa.

But a sister is worried as he has not been heard from for a long time.

A Tuvaluan harbor pilot who sailed Judibana into Funafuti waters last December says he chatted with Mr Falii last month and learned that he and other crewmembers of the purse seiner were dropped off in American Samoa because the vessel had been sold.

According to Elisaia Mr Falii told him he then went to stay with a Tuvaluan by the name of Valavala Enosa who resides in American Samoa.

Family members ask that Mr. Falii or anyone who knows his whereabouts contact them in Tuvalu as they are concerned for his welfare.

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