Tragic Drowning Incident Sparks Urgent Warning for Parents

The body of a five-year-old boy who drowned in Waidra, Baulevu near the Rewa River was recovered yesterday morning. Divisional Police Commander Eastern Senior Superintendent of Police Joape Cakacaka reported that the boy was swimming when the incident occurred. This drowning case has raised new concerns among police regarding the supervision of young children. The Fiji Police Force urged parents to always keep an eye on their children, especially with the cyclone season approaching and school holidays coming soon.