Edgar Tehahe, a deputy mayor of Arue in charge of fishing, was found dead during a sea outing near Papeete.
Deputy mayor found dead at sea
Edgar Tehahe, the fourth deputy mayor of Arue responsible for fishing, was found dead during a sea outing. The 65-year-old man was discovered 8 kilometers from the Papeete pass on Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.Authorities launched search operation
The Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and the gendarmes from the nautical brigade were alerted to Tehahe’s disappearance. A Dauphin helicopter was quickly dispatched to the location to assist in the search and recovery efforts.Body recovered by helicopter
Tehahe’s body was recovered by the Dauphin helicopter and confirmed to be deceased. The search and recovery operation was conducted in the waters near Papeete, a major port city in French Polynesia.News outlet reported the death
The sad news of Tehahe’s death was revealed by TNTV, a local television station. The station provided updates on the incident and confirmed the official findings from the recovery operation.
