4 Apr 2018

Fiji cyclone death toll rises to five

6:00 pm on 4 April 2018

The death toll in Fiji now stands at five, as the cleanup continues in the country's west after Cyclone Josie.

A main road in Fiji's west flooded after Cyclone Josie hit in April 2018

A main road in Fiji's west flooded after Cyclone Josie hit in April 2018 Photo: FemLINKpacific rural network

The police director of operations, Livai Driu, told Fiji Village the search continues for two people, a seven year old boy and 19 year old man, who were swept away by floodwaters in separate incidents.

The body of the boy's grandfather was found this morning.

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