On the morning of August 14th, 2025, tragedy struck Poroi village. Cathy and her husband, Index Pulu, were brutally attacked with a bush knife. Both were critically injured.
Thanks to quick action and powerful teamwork, their lives were saved.
✈️ Emergency Response
The incredible Total Energies team airlifted the couple to Kapuna Rural Hospital, where there were no doctors on the ground. But the community health workers and nurses, led by Mr Manu Laiko and Morea Joseph, rose to the challenge.
🩸 Cathy had deep lacerations to her face and forearms, losing a lot of blood.
🦴 Index suffered a fractured humerus and severe cuts. The team sutured his wounds and reduced the fracture with help from physiotherapist Mr Kamia Keldi.
🚤 A Daring Night Journey
Cathy urgently needed surgery, so that night, a brave team—including Mr Zebedee Komal, Sr Stella Yuss, Mr Vincent Wranian, and skipper Brian—made a 4–5 hour dinghy trip to Kikori District Hospital, arriving at 11 pm.
👨⚕️ Life-Saving Surgery
The next day, Dr Paias Korus and Dr Jessley Mek operated on Cathy, repairing severed tendons and muscles in her forearm.
🏥 After a week at Kikori, Cathy and Index returned to Kapuna, where the nursing team and volunteer Dr Sharon Brandon continued their care.
🌟 One Month Later
Cathy and Index are not only alive—they’re healing well. Cathy is regaining use of her hands and can now carry objects and make her bed again. 🙌
❤️ A Miracle of Teamwork
Huge thanks to the heroic teams at Total Energies, Kapuna Rural Hospital, and Kikori District Hospital for working together to save lives.
🙏 All glory to God for His protection and for every hand that played a part in this incredible story.
