Search continues for children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents at the Korociri River

59-year-old woman drowns, body recovered - Police

By Alipate Narawa

Sunday 08/01/2023

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Search continues for the two children aged 8 and 7 who were swept away by strong currents while fishing at the Korociri River yesterday afternoon, while a 59-year-old woman drowned.

Police say her body was recovered a few meters from where they were last seen.

The alleged incident occurred after 1pm yesterday.

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