A rescue boat brought to shore the survivor and the body of the man who died after the horses they were riding on fell into a hole under the sea.
Kisione Sika, 36, died while ‘Asipeli Mafi, 33, survived the tragedy after they attempted to cross the causeway from Uoleva to Tongoleleka while it was believed the sea was at high tide, correspondent Moimoi Fakahua reported from Haʻapai.
The two horses were drowned and still missing.
The two men from Tongoleleka struggled against the strong current, the report says.
Sika got into difficulties and allegedly died while they were struggling but Mafi managed to grab him before the rescue boat arrived.
The funeral of Sika was held last week.
