Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang said the deceased was identified as Pagis Labi of Yamis Village in Rai Coast. He was with eight other passengers travelling to Rai Coast on a boat when they were held up at Tabali Point.
PPC Rubiang said the boat skipper was rescued at Basamuk after swimming ashore. Police were alerted and the man was assisted to seek medical treatment at the Modilon General Hospital.
