Two separate deaths under investigation
Police are investigating two separate deaths after a man allegedly drowned in Pacific Harbour and another man was found dead with visible injuries at Nauluvatu Settlement.
Sunday 15 March 2026 | 17:30
Updated 15 March 2026 | 18:31 FJT
Authorities are investigating two separate deaths.
In Pacific Harbour yesterday afternoon, a man in his 40s allegedly drowned while swimming.
Reports suggest he had been drinking with others before heading out to sea.
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Search efforts found him floating in the water, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
A post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Meanwhile, in Nauluvatu Settlement this morning, police discovered the body of a man with visible injuries.
Samabula Police are gathering information to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
Investigations in both cases are ongoing.