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Man drowns in Sonaisali Beach

Filipe Naikaso Senior Multimedia Journalist West [email protected]

March 15, 2024 4:10 pm

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A 28-year-old chef is the country’s latest drowning victim.

According to Police, the man drowned in Sonaisali Beach today.

The incident occurred at 2.45 pm.

More details are being gathered by the authorities as investigations continue.

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