A 29-year-old man from Tailevu is the latest drowning victim.
Police say the man allegedly drowned while conducting a prayer ritual at the Rewa River.
Police say the man was last seen swimming alone.
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Police says the victim’s mother could not locate him after a while and alerted other relatives.
The victim’s body was retrieved from the river and was rushed to the Korovou hospital but was pronounced dead.
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