The body of a man in his late 50s was discovered floating in waters near Naboro, Waya, Yasawa yesterday morning.
The victim left out to sea with a 16-year old boy also from Waya Village to collect firewood.
A few hours later a farmer from Namara, Vuda saw the 16-year old clinging to the body of the 59-year old.
Attempts made to revive him proved futile.
He was rushed to the Lautoka Hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced dead.
A post mortem will be conducted as investigations continue.