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Cruise liner tourist dies in Savusavu

Peceli Naviticoko Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

August 5, 2025 4:16 pm

A tourist from a visiting cruise liner has allegedly died while snorkeling in Savusavu waters.

Police have confirmed the incident, and FBC News understands that a friend of the deceased also disembarked from the ship following the incident.

It is understood that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.

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Stay with FBC News as more details will be provided as they become available in relation to this incident.



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