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"In fact, Severo said that no-one could recall the last time a non-Polynesian had come to Tepoto – certainly not in their lifetimes."

I have a feeling this island is about to get quite a few visits from readers of the BBC...

I doubt it. The process of getting to the island sounded prohibitively difficult for all but the most motivated travelers.

And potable water is a challenge. When basic necessities require heroic engineering, tourists go elsewhere.