The body of a man who was reported missing on Tuesday while swimming in the Ba River has been found.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the victim from Nailaga, Ba, was last seen swimming on Tuesday afternoon when he disappeared.
“A search conducted by Police officers and villagers managed to retrieve the victim’s body near Nawaqarua Village this afternoon,” Ms Naisoro said.
“A post mortem (examination) will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.”
Ms Naisoro said the drowning toll stood at nine compared to 10 for the same period last year.
Meanwhile, she said the body of a man whose body was found floating in the Rewa River yesterday has been identified.
“The victim has a history of mental illness and was a street dweller.”
