Praneeta Prakash 
A 38-year-old man from Rovadrau, Navua drowned during a fishing trip near Yanuca waters yesterday.
Police say the incident occurred around 7 am.
According to authorities, the man was fishing with a 53-year-old carpenter from Nakaulevu, a 19-year-old student and a 24-year-old man when their boat capsized due to strong winds.
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The deceased was later found underneath the boat’s tarpaulin.
CPR was conducted, but was unsuccessful.
A passing fishing boat assisted and escorted them to the Rovadrau Jetty.
Police are now awaiting a post-mortem examination.
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