Man drowns in Nananu River, Tavua
A 39-year-old man drowned in the Nananu River in Tavua this morning. Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu say the Turaga ni Koro of Nananu Village in Tavua called Tavua Police
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Farm supervisor drowns in a creek in Tailevu this morning
A 26-year-old farm supervisor, is alleged to have drowned whilst swimming in a creek near the Wainivesi Farm in Korovou, Tailevu, this morning. Police say the man's body is kept at the Korovou Hospital awaiting pos
We need to become vigilant in arresting the alarming rate of drowning cases involving our children - Tabuya
Now is the time we, especially parents, guardians and all those who have children under their custody and care, need to become vigilant in arresting the alarming rate of drowning cases involving our children. This
Police classify 1-year-old child’s death as drowning
The case of an unfortunate accident which resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in Nalawa, Ra last Saturday has been classified as drowning. Police say the child was found motionless in a bucket of water in
5-year-old drowns in Nadi hotel
Police are once again reiterating the importance of proper supervision and that children should never be left in the care of other children after a 5-year-old child is alleged to have drowned, while swimming in a pool a
Police classify 8 year old child’s death as drowning
The Fiji Police Force has classified the death of the 8-year-old child who was swept away after falling in a drain in Tacirua last week, as a drowning case. Investigations continue. They also say the post-mort
Police investigate elements of negligence in the death of a 1-year-old child in Ra
Police investigators are looking into the element of negligence where an unfortunate accident resulted in the death of a one-year-old child, who is believed to have drowned in a bucket of water in Nalawa, Ra on Saturday
Increase by 43% in drowning cases recorded in 2022
People are being urged to look after their children especially in the rainy weather as an increase of 43 percent in the number of drowning cases was recorded last year compared to 2021. Police have so far reported
Search continues for children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents at the Korociri River
Search continues for the two children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents while fishing at the Korociri River yesterday afternoon, while a 59-year-old woman drowned. Police say her body was recovere
23-year-old Naloto villager is alleged to be the latest drowning victim
A 23-year-old farmer from Naloto Village in Verata, Tailevu has passed away after he went out swimming at sea near his village. Police say the man, who had a known medical condition, is alleged to have drowned.
Police calls on parents to strictly monitor children’s activities after 11-year-old drowns
An 11-year-old girl from Ra has drowned. Police say she was swimming with her friends in the Nabuliwaliwa River at Naiserelagi, Ra on Tuesday afternoon when she did not surface. A search was conducted by Polic
An 18 month old is alleged to be the latest drowning victim
An 18-month-old child from Matacawalevu Village, Yasawa, was found floating a few metres away from the shore around midday yesterday. It is alleged the boy drowned. Police say the mother raised the alarm, when
5-year-old boy drowns in Savusavu
A 5-year-old boy is alleged to have drowned while bathing in a river near Navakaka Village in Savusavu. Police say the child was bathing with cousins when the alleged incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. A
2-year-old girl drowns in a Sigatoka Resort
A 2 year old girl has drowned at a Sigatoka Resort. Police say she was allegedly left unattended in the compound of the resort when the incident took place. She was found motionless in a swimming pool. Po
4 year old boy and 2 year old girl drown in Nadi
Two children are believed to have drowned in a river near Vatutu Village in Nadi this afternoon. Police say the victims are a 4-year old boy and a 2-year old girl. The incident occurred after 2pm. The 2-y
Bua man drowns during diving trip
A man drowned in Navave, Bua last night. Police say the incident occurred when the man went diving with three other divers. They are currently waiting for the post-mortem report.
18-year-old man believed to have drowned in Namosi
An 18-year-old man is believed to have drowned in the Wainiyavu River in Namosi yesterday. Circumstances surrounding the incident is still unclear. Police say they are yet to receive further information and th
5yr old girl drowns in Sigatoka River
A 5-year-old girl of Saukaba Settlement in Navosa is believed to have drowned in the Sigatoka River. The incident happened yesterday. Police say the girl was seen by a group of boys at around 2pm near the Sig
7yr old boy drowns in Nasivi, Vatukoula
A 7-year-old boy is believed to have drowned in Nasivi, Vatukoula yesterday afternoon. The boy who is from Suva was visiting relatives in Nasivi. Police say he had accompanied his 11-year old cousin for a swi
10-year-old girl believed to have drowned while swimming with friends in Dreketi
A 10-year-old girl of Nabiti Village in Dreketi is believed to have drowned when she was swept away by strong currents while swimming with friends. Police say a search was conducted and her body was recovered mete