Topic: #drowning

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Tamavua man drowns in Keyasi

A man in his late 20s from Tamavua drowned while attending a camp at Waiyala, Keiyasi in Navosa yesterday morning. Police say the man went swimming and was found floating in the nearby river moments later. Sev

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Man drowns while trying to save sister

A 19-year-old man from Yaladi Settlement, Waiyavi drowned in the Paipai River in Lautoka while trying to save his sister yesterday. Police say the man was attempting to rescue his 13-year-old sister who was struggl

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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3-year-old boy drowns in Nasali River in Rewa

A 3-year-old boy drowned in Nasali River yesterday morning. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the boy was travelling in a punt with his father and elder sister from Nasilai Village when he allegedly fell overboa

Repeka Ratu 1 min read
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Brothers pass away in a tragic swimming incident

The bodies of two brothers aged 9 and 11 years who drowned while swimming in Nasilai yesterday have been recovered by villagers. Police say the two residing at the Nakelo District Primary School compound went sw

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Girl drowns in Naibulivatu River

A 13-year-old student of Laqere Settlement is believed to have drowned in the Naibulivatu River yesterday morning. The girl was swimming with friends when she disappeared. A search was conducted by family and

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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14 year old boy drowns in Cunningham River

A 14 year old boy has passed away after he drowned in the Cunningham River today. Police say the boy who was from Caubati had gone swimming with friends when he disappeared. They say his body was recovered by Police

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Boy drowns near Nabua Village in Rewa

Rewa A 9-year-old boy is believed to have drowned near Nabua Village in Rewa yesterday afternoon. Police say the boy was swimming with friends when he disappeared. His body was later recovered by villager

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Three drowning cases yesterday

Three drowning cases were reported in the country yesterday. The body of a 47-year-old woman from Wainadoi Village was discovered by her son floating near a school jetty. Police also confirm the body of a 52 y

Semi Turaga 1 min read