The body discovered in Tamaivua-i-Wai has been identified as a 15-year-old student who had been missing since December 24, 2025. Authorities report that preliminary investigations suggest the teenager left home with friends heading to Suva but failed to return as planned.
His family, worried about his safety, had been actively searching for him among the local community and relatives. They eventually approached the Samabula Police Station to file a missing person report.
Tragically, it was a 30-year-old man who found the teenager’s body and promptly notified the police. The victim’s parents were able to identify him by the clothes he was wearing at the time he was found.
The police are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death, aiming to uncover the details of his disappearance and the events that led to this unfortunate outcome. The community is coming together during this difficult time, reflecting on the importance of safety for young individuals and the close-knit nature of families and neighbors working together to support each other.