A tragic incident occurred involving a 16-year-old male student from Nadi, who lost his life following an apparent drowning in the Narewa River. According to police reports, the young boy was swimming with friends yesterday morning when he encountered difficulty in the water.
His friends bravely attempted to rescue him, managing to pull him from the river and performing resuscitation efforts. Unfortunately, their attempts were in vain, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Nadi Hospital.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to gather more details regarding the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. Such incidents serve as a grave reminder of the importance of water safety, particularly for young swimmers. Community leaders may push for increased awareness and educational programs to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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