The body of a three-year-old toddler who went missing while playing near the Sigatoka River has been recovered.

Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms the boy went missing on Sunday and his body was discovered this morning.

Six divers from Hideaway Resort, Police and the National Fire Authority conducted a joint venture to search for the three-year-old.

Naisoro says investigations continue to ascertain the circumstances which led to the incident.