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May 10, 2024, 9:56 am
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12-year-old alleged to have drowned in Wainibuka River

Fiji One News Team
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A 12-year-old boy from Nayavu village is alleged to have drowned in the Wainibuka River on Wednesday afternoon.

The victim was swimming with friends when he disappeared.

Search efforts conducted on Wednesday were futile,however, continued on Thursday where the victim’s body was then found.

A post mortem examination will be conducted as investigations continue.

The drowning toll currently stands at 18 compared to 25 for the same period last year.

The Fiji Police Force is pleading with parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities and ensure proper supervision at all times.