Search for student proves futile

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Fijian Police are still searching for a 15-year-old student who went missing on Saturday while swimming in waters near Solkope Island, Kalvaka, Rotuma.

Fiji police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the boy and his friends reportedly swam across to Solkope Island, but he did not make it back because of the strong currents.

“Attempts made to rescue him proved futile,” Ms Naisoro said.

She said search efforts conducted since Saturday had been unsuccessful.