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Farm supervisor drowns while swimming

Jale Daucakacaka Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

January 29, 2023 4:53 pm

A 26-year-old farm supervisor is believed to have drowned whilst swimming in a creek near the Wainivesi Farm in Korovou, Tailevu this morning.

Police say the victim’s body is being kept at the Korovou Hospital awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Investigation continues.

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