The body of a man was found floating in the Qawa River in Labasa on Friday after he was reported missing by his family.

The victim in his 20’s failed to return home from work on Wednesday.

Police says he was last seen with friends on a night out.

On Friday afternoon, a man who was returning from collecting firewood found the victim floating in the river.

A post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Investigation continues.