5-year-old drowns in Nadi hotel

5-year-old drowns in Nadi hotel

By Karishma Kumari
Wednesday 18/01/2023
[Photo: File photo]

Police are once again reiterating the importance of proper supervision and that children should never be left in the care of other children after a 5-year-old child is alleged to have drowned, while swimming in a pool at a Nadi hotel yesterday.

Police say the victim was swimming with his cousins when the incident occurred.

Investigations continue.

Police also say the drowning death toll currently stands at 7 compared to 2 for the same period last year.

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