Two Men Die In Separate Cases Of Drowning In The West
The first report was received from Togovere, Tavua involving a 52year old villager who was earlier reported missing.
Sunday 22 March 2020 | 10:29
Two men allegedly drowned in separate incidents reported to Police in the last 48hours.
The first report was received from Togovere, Tavua involving a 52year old villager who was earlier reported missing.
The victim had on Friday morning left to collect sand, but failed to return home.
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Villagers and Police conducted a search whereby the victim's body was found floating a few meters from shore.
A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain cause of death.
In the second incident reported yesterday, the body of a 61year old caretaker from Teidamu was recovered from the Teidamu Creek, Lautoka.
Circumstances surrounding his death is being investigated and a post mortem will be conducted to establish cause of death.
Investigation continues into both cases.
The national drowning death toll currently stands at 6 compared to 9 for the same period last year.
