Child among three drowning victims in Fiji

Fiji has recorded three separate drowning incidents in the past week, highlighting a concerning trend in water safety. The victims include a three-year-old child, a 20-year-old man, and a 68-year-old farmer.

The youngest victim, a three-year-old, was found floating in a river near Lawaki Village in Tailevu. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic discovery.

In Sigatoka, search efforts continue for a 20-year-old man who disappeared last Friday. He was reportedly swept away by a strong current while diving, according to a 15-year-old companion. Despite extensive searches by police divers, the man has not been found.

The third incident also occurred in Sigatoka, where the body of a 68-year-old farmer was recovered. His boat capsized, leading to his drowning. A joint search team, including police and hydro-sports professionals, located his body. Police investigations into all three cases are ongoing.