Search continues for 21-year-old man swept away by strong currents in Navua on Friday

Search continues for 21-year-old man swept away by strong currents in Navua on Friday

By Navitalai Naivalurua
13/04/2025

Police are continuing their search for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River on Friday.

Police say the victim had attempted to swim across the river near Raiwaqa when he was swept away by strong currents.

They say search efforts were initiated with the help of nearby communities with negative results.

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