On November 15, a Filipino national reportedly died after being injured in a fatal harbour accident at the seaport town of Rauma, 352 kilometers from the capital of Helsinki.
What happened?
The victim has been identified as Nikko Dave Maria Necosia, a deck officer aboard the Dutch freight ‘Lady Christina’.
The deck officer was gravely injured after he was crushed between the hatch covers of the vessel docked at the Rauma harbour.
Honorary Consul Teresita Ruutu said, ”As in similar earlier cases, the embassy and consulate has been informed by the authorities about the incident and are doing all necessary measures for the repatriation of the remains of the deceased”.
Investigation initiated:
An investigation has been initiated into the accidental death of the sailor and it may take upto weeks to complete the investigation. The police chief has assured that the case will be made public once the investigation is over.
Family grieves over loss:
In a statement, the brother of the victim Theodore Keith Necosia said, “The family is beyond grief in the untimely death of Nikko” whom he described as “loving, cheerful, responsible son and brother.”
He also expressed the family’s immediate concern is the “speedy repatriation of the remains of my brother and to know the result of the cause of death of Nikko.”
The mortal remains of Necosia is expected to be handed over on November 24 to initiate necessary procedures to transport him to his home country for final rite to be carried out.
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Source: ABS-CBN News
