Two men believed to be in their 30's from the Western Division are the first drowning victims this year.
The first case was recorded at Tavasa Settlement in Navosa whereby a man went swimming with his family, during which he complained of having chest pains.
The victim who was from Buabua, Lautoka went missing after a while and a search was conducted where he was found a few meters away.
He was taken to the Keiyasi Health Centre but was pronounced dead.
In the second incident a man drowned while swimming with his family in the Mulomulo river yesterday afternoon.
The post mortem will be conducted soon for both victims to determine the cause of deaths as investigations continue.
