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Child drowns during a picnic trip

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist praneeta.prakash@fbc.com.fj

May 23, 2023 11:00 am

A 6-year-old child drowned during a picnic trip yesterday.

According to police, the victim was with her family on Mosquito Island in Lami when the alleged incident occurred.

Police investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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