UPDATED: The family of missing Tongatapu man Talanoa Leakona Lemoto hold grave fears for his safety after five days of anxious searching has failed to find him.
The 35-year-old teacher at Tonga College from Hala’ovave disappeared on Wednesday 7 and despite a number of promising leads, searchers have failed to track him down.
His wife, Malia Maketalena Pomana, said on Facebook the family are gravely concerned for his safety.
She said she was heart-breaking and couldn’t sleep well.
“I will never give up searching for you Noa no matter what”, she said in Tongan.
“It’s night now and you’re still not home. I keep calling your number eventhough it’s off, thinking it will eventually ring. Today it was a lot for all of us however, the outpour of prayers from everyone has gotten us through it”.
She said the family appreciate all the prayers and support from the public.
As Kaniva News reported last week, Lemoto was attending a school function before losing contact with his family members on Wednesday, December 7.
Tonga Police said Lemoto was later spotted at Naudi Ruby night club apparently after the school function.
The family have posted a picture of an orange Honda Fit car with number plate C24480 and asking the public to look out for it.
The Police said he was wearing a red collar t-shirt with the name ‘Atele on it and a grey colour tupenu.
The police are actively searching for Lemoto with the help of His Majesty’s Armed Forces.
