June 25th 2024.
The president of a fishing club in New Zealand was overcome with emotion as he shared the devastating news of the bodies of three missing fishermen being found on the shore of Māhia in Hawke's Bay. The community had been holding onto hope since Monday when the trio was reported missing, but on Wednesday morning, police confirmed that it was most likely the missing fishermen.
According to sources, one of the missing men was identified as Elwood Higgins. Roger Faber, the president of the Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club, revealed that he had just received the news of the bodies being found while preparing for a live interview on television. He described feeling "broken" for the families, friends, and the entire community. These three men were not just fishermen, but also active members of the community, involved in various groups and clubs, including their own fishing club.
It had been an agonizing wait since the men went missing on Monday. Despite a glimmer of hope when two of the men were spotted alive in the water on Tuesday afternoon, the situation quickly deteriorated. The African Tiger logging ship, which had initially located the men, lost track of them due to the weather conditions. The Napier Coast Guard was also forced to turn back, and eventually, the search efforts were called off. Faber shared that the entire community was heartbroken as they watched the rescue efforts unfold.
The fishing club president had been holding onto the belief that the men had managed to make it onto the life raft that was dropped to them and would be found safe and sound on Wednesday morning. However, his hopes were shattered when he woke up to the tragic news. The three men were all members of the fishing club and enjoyed spending time on the water regularly.
Faber recalled seeing the men on Monday morning before they set off on their boats. They had discussed their plans for the day, and the weather forecast had predicted a beautiful day with light winds. However, things took a turn for the worse as the day progressed, and the winds and swell continued to pick up. By 11 am, Faber and his group decided it was best to head back to shore, and they informed the other boats of their decision. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach the missing boat, and they began to worry when they noticed their trailer still at the boat ramp upon their return.
The group had checked multiple weather apps and forecasts before heading out, and they were confident that it would be a safe day for fishing. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz expressed her heartache upon hearing the news and shared that the entire community was mourning the loss of these three men. Friends and family members of Higgins took to social media to share their prayers and support for the missing fishermen.
This tragic event has left the entire community in shock, and they are all rallying together to support the families of the missing fishermen. The loss of these three men has left a deep void in the hearts of their loved ones and the community. We send our condolences to all those affected by this heartbreaking incident.
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