12-year-old boy drowns in Wainibuka River
A 12-year-old boy has drowned on Wednesday afternoon in the Wainibuka River. The boy from Nayavu Village was swimming with friends when he disappeared. Police say f
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One year-old baby boy drowns near a creek in Serua
A one-year-old boy is alleged to have drowned in a creek near his home in Navaivai Settlement in Serua. Police say they received a report of a baby boy floating in a c
13-year-old girl drowns in Koronubu River, Ba
A 13-year-old girl has died after she allegedly drowned whilst swimming in the Koronubu River in Ba yesterday afternoon. Police say the girl from Vutuni in Ba had gon
Police to investigate incident where 16-year-old boy drowned during Pathfinder Camporee
Police will investigate the incident where a 16-year-old boy drowned during the Fiji Mission Pathfinder Camporee that is underway in Naravuka, Macuata in Vanua Levu. D
19-year-old man’s body found in the Rewa River
The body of the 19-year-old man who allegedly drowned in Rewa River on Friday morning has been found. Police say the search party discovered the victim’s body s
28-year-old passes away after drowning in Naigani river while search continues for 19-year-old missing in the Rewa River
A 28-year-old man from Naigani Village in Ovalau has passed away after he failed to surface while diving with three others in the Naigani waters. Divisional Police Comm
6 and 7-year-old child are latest victims in unfortunate drowning accidents
A 6-year-old and a 7-year-old child are the latest victims of unfortunate drowning accidents in the past week. Police say the first report of drowning was received fro
1-year-old boy drowns in Wainivesi River
A 1-year-old boy has drowned in the Wainivesi River. Police says the child was with his mother in their home in Wailotu Settlement, Tailevu and had gone outside when h
6-year-old drowns during a picnic trip with family
A 6-year-old child has drowned during a picnic trip yesterday afternoon. Police say the alleged incident occurred on Mosquito Island in Lami where the victim was with
56-year-man drowns after boat capsizes in waters off Malolo Island
A fishing trip ended in tragedy for five men after their 56-year-old captain drowned in waters off Malolo Island. Police say the five who were from Votualevu, Nadi wer
Man drowns in Nananu River, Tavua
A 39-year-old man drowned in the Nananu River in Tavua this morning. Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu say the Turaga ni Koro
Farm supervisor drowns in a creek in Tailevu this morning
A 26-year-old farm supervisor, is alleged to have drowned whilst swimming in a creek near the Wainivesi Farm in Korovou, Tailevu, this morning. Police say the man's bo
We need to become vigilant in arresting the alarming rate of drowning cases involving our children - Tabuya
Now is the time we, especially parents, guardians and all those who have children under their custody and care, need to become vigilant in arresting the alarming rate of
Police classify 1-year-old child’s death as drowning
The case of an unfortunate accident which resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in Nalawa, Ra last Saturday has been classified as drowning. Police say the chi
5-year-old drowns in Nadi hotel
Police are once again reiterating the importance of proper supervision and that children should never be left in the care of other children after a 5-year-old child is al
Police classify 8 year old child’s death as drowning
The Fiji Police Force has classified the death of the 8-year-old child who was swept away after falling in a drain in Tacirua last week, as a drowning case. Investigat
Police investigate elements of negligence in the death of a 1-year-old child in Ra
Police investigators are looking into the element of negligence where an unfortunate accident resulted in the death of a one-year-old child, who is believed to have drown
Increase by 43% in drowning cases recorded in 2022
People are being urged to look after their children especially in the rainy weather as an increase of 43 percent in the number of drowning cases was recorded last year co
Search continues for children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents at the Korociri River
Search continues for the two children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents while fishing at the Korociri River yesterday afternoon, while a 59-year-old wom
23-year-old Naloto villager is alleged to be the latest drowning victim
A 23-year-old farmer from Naloto Village in Verata, Tailevu has passed away after he went out swimming at sea near his village. Police say the man, who had a known med
Police calls on parents to strictly monitor children’s activities after 11-year-old drowns
An 11-year-old girl from Ra has drowned. Police say she was swimming with her friends in the Nabuliwaliwa River at Naiserelagi, Ra on Tuesday afternoon when she did no