11-Year-Old Girl Missing After Boat Capsizes in French Polynesia
The child disappeared near Rimatara as search efforts continue despite challenging sea conditions.
- The incident occurred when the girl's father took her fishing outside the coral reef despite rough seas.
- After the boat capsized, the father managed to swim to shore but was unable to locate his daughter.
- Local authorities, including firefighters, police, and volunteers, have been conducting extensive search operations.
- The French Polynesian maritime rescue center has deployed an aircraft and a helicopter to aid in the search.
- Search efforts have been hindered by adverse weather, with plans to resume on Monday as conditions allow.