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Two more suicide tragedies in Samoa

Suicide numbers in Samoa increased by two last week after two girls, 19-year-old and 23-year-old, took their own lives.The suicide deaths were confirmed by Acting Police Commissioner, Fauono Talalelei Tapu.The first female was found by her sister in the shower of their home at Malie. She was immediately taken to the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital.“But she passed away on Friday evening.”Fauono said the deceased female became angry at her mother for telling her to do the washing. She was a student at Wesley College.Another suicide death was reported from Lalomanu. Fauono said the 23-year-old comes from Sa’asa’ai Savai’i and Lalovaea.She took her life on Sunday.“The deceased and her husband had a dispute so it resulted in the 23-year-old woman taking her life.“Her husband found her and took her to Lalomanu District hospital but it was too late.”Help for people who are contemplating suicide is available in Samoa. If you know anyone who might need this help, please call Fa’ataua Le Ola’s Lifeline on 800-5433. It’s free.