Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was discovered floating in waters near Naboro, Waya in Yasawa yesterday morning.
According to Police, the man went out to sea with a 16 year old boy who is also from Waya Village to collect firewood.
Police say a few hours later a farmer from Namara, Vuda saw the 16 year old clinging to the body of the 59 year old man.
Attempts made to revive him proved futile.
He was rushed to the Lautoka Hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced dead.
A post mortem will be conducted as investigations continue.
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