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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.
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