A 20 year old man is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim.

The man was diving for fresh water mussels with his father in the Vunisamaloa River in Ba yesterday when it’s alleged he drowned.

His body was found and was taken to the Ba Mission Hospital.

A post mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death.

Police are again urging the public to be cautious at all times especially with the current weather conditions being experienced.