Four Year Old Boy Swept by Strong Current while crossing Flooded Creek
The incident occurred in Sakoca at around 6pm.
16 Aug 2023 09:56
Valelevu Police are expected to continue search efforts for a 4-year-old child who was swept away whilst trying to cross a flooded creek with a relative last night.
The incident occurred in Sakoca at around 6pm yesterday.
The victim was trying to cross the flooded creek from Sakoca to Naivurevure Ni Cagi with a relative when he was swept away by the strong current.
Search efforts were initiated last night but was called off due to darkness, and continues this morning.
Police are again urging parents and guardians to place greater emphasis on their child’s safety and avoid placing them in situations that would endanger their lives.
