Father laments loss – He recalls last moments with daughter

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Amelia Cokanauto who died during an accident on Laucala Island Resort. Picture SUPPLIED

Laucala Island Resort worker Amelia Cokanauto had spoken to her dad an hour before her life was cut short in an accident, reminding him to send her younger siblings to school at the end of the month. Panapasa Neuneu, who lives in Togo, Qamea, described his daughter as one who always enforced and encouraged education within the family.

“She called me on the phone on Friday afternoon and told me that school would start on June 30th and to make sure that her three younger siblings go to school,” he said.

“She supports them and paid for all their school needs, books, uniforms, shoes and has been doing this since they were in primary school.

“Last year one of the siblings graduated as a schoolteacher and the two younger ones are still in school now.”

Mr Neuneu said his 28-year-old daughter had worked at the resort for more than five years. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro confirmed the incident.

“The victim was riding an electric cart with three others when the driver allegedly lost control, causing it to tumble down a slope,” she said.

“The victim was trapped underneath and was pronounced dead at the Taveuni Hospital.

The driver was medically evacuated to the Nausori Hospital where he remains admitted.”

She said the other two had been treated and sent home. It is understood that the four were on their way to the island’s marina to board the boat for their return trip home.

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