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23 year-old foreign national drowns in Mamanuca waters

23 year-old foreign national drowns in Mamanuca waters

By Marika Rasekaseka
09/07/2023
[Image: File]

Police have confirmed that a foreign national allegedly drowned while swimming in Mamanuca waters yesterday.

They say the 23-year-old victim was with friends at a popular recreation facility when the incident occurred.

People at the scene tried to revive the victim and rushed him to the Nadi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police continue with their Investigations.

We have sent questions to the Police on the result of their investigation.

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