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Spearfishing misadventure off Fiji reef ends with toe misfire
In ORO LEVU Fiji a travelsome reporter recounts a dubious South Seas expedition led by a six-foot-six Koli. Struggling to swim offshore he is towed to the reef where he handles a spear gun for the first time, fires at his own toe and watches Kali haul in various marine catches before dining on coconut oil octopi. The tale blends bravado with caution about swimming feats and tropical hazards.
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Oro Levu
Fiji
Charles Darwin
South Seas
Koli
Koro Levu
Kali
Pacific Ocean
South Sea