Fiji reports 32 drowning cases so far this year
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SUVA, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Fiji has reported a total of 32 drowning cases so far this year.
Fijian police confirmed on Tuesday that nine people died in separate drowning incidents in last three weeks alone with the latest case being a three-year-old boy who was found by police floating in a nearby river in Suva, capital of Fiji on Tuesday morning.
Education Minister Rosy Akbar has placed responsibility on parents, calling for more adult supervision during school holidays.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama also has urged parents and guardians to supervise their children during the school holidays as Fiji enters a one week school break before the third term resumes.
He said he was saddened at the increased cases of drowning across the island nation and that it was crucial for students to stay home rather than go out for a picnic, to swimming spots and pools.
"It's crucial for us to be vigilant while going out for a swim," he said. "We have lost so many children to drowning".
Fiji recorded 25 drowning cases in the same period last year. Enditem
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