Three children have died following two separate suspected drowning incidents at Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi on Monday, November 10, 2026.

The first incident involved two girls, aged seven and eight, who were reportedly at the beach with their mother for a picnic. Bystanders later found both children floating in the water.

In a separate incident at the same beach, a five-year-old girl was also discovered floating near the shoreline by members of the public.

The child had accompanied her father for a family picnic before the incident occurred.

Authorities are expected to investigate both cases to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including possible negligence.

The latest tragedies bring Fiji’s national drowning toll to 50, compared with 31 recorded during the same period last year.

The deaths have renewed concerns about child safety around beaches and other bodies of water, particularly during family outings.

Parents and caregivers are being reminded to maintain close supervision of children whenever they are near water.

Authorities have also stressed that drowning can be prevented through proper safety precautions, warning that a moment of inattention can have devastating consequences, especially for young children and people with limited swimming abilities.