The bodies of teenage brothers Shalvin and Shivneel Singh who were reported missing in the Dreketi River in Vuda, Lautoka on Friday has been recovered this morning.
Their bodies were retrieved by Police officers from the site where the incident occurred.
It is alleged that 18-year-old Shivneel was trying to get the ball from the water and when he struggled to surface, 17-year-old Shalvin came to his assistance where both of them drowned.
A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.
Police have also acknowledged the assistance of the military officers led by the RFMF Chief of Staff Captain John Fox during the search and other members of the public.
