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Drowning incidents

Two teens drown at EC beach

By Kevin Brandt

The victims were part of a group of more than 200 school children and 19 teachers.

  • Picture: Twitter/@ER24EMS

    Man drowns at Strand beach

    Paramedics say the incident occurred at Melkbaai beach earlier on Wednesday.

    1213 days ago
  • NSRI. Picture: NSRI Facebook page.

    2 children die in separate drowning incidents in KZN & CT

    A 13-year-old boy, who had been on a school outing also on Saturday, disappeared under water while swimming in the Kleinmond Lagoon.

    1251 days ago
  • NSRI officials are seen conducting a search operation. Picture: NSRI

    21-year-old man drowns at Christmas function in Lamberts Bay

    It’s understood he had been at a Christmas function with colleagues in the small fishing town when he drowned on Friday.

    1252 days ago
  • Seven people were killed after the car they were travelling in plunged into a dam in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 24 September 2017. Picture: Twitter/@kznems

    12 drown in separate incidents across SA

    In KwaZulu-Natal, a family of seven people, including a ten-month-old baby, died when their car plunged into a dam on Sunday.

    1305 days ago
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    Boy (4) drowns in swimming pool in Helderkruin

    A security officer tried to perform CPR on the child when paramedics arrived at the residence on Sunday night.

    1306 days ago
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    Drowning - Second leading cause of accidental death in SA

    Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA is trying to raise awareness about water safety on Saturday as it's World First Aid Day.

    1322 days ago
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    Child (2) drowns in home pool in Joburg

    Paramedics say when they arrived on the scene, they found the toddler and her mother sitting on the pavement outside.

    1402 days ago
  • Picture: Vic Brincat/Wikimedia Commons.

    Boy (7) drowns in swimming pool at Bloubosrand

    Paramedics say the child received CPR before he was taken to hospital where he was declared dead on Sunday evening.

    1425 days ago
  • NSRI officials are seen conducting a search operation. Picture: NSRI

    Search continues for 2 missing UWC students at Strand beach

    Some of the members entered the water in a no-swimming zone notorious for its big waves and strong rip currents.

    1496 days ago
  • FILE: Police tape at a crime scene. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Tembisa schoolgirl drowns after attempting to cross stream

    Emergency services were on a scene where the teenager’s body was recovered in Tembisa.

    1543 days ago
  • FILE: An NSRI rescue boat. Picture: NSRI Facebook page.

    NSRI: Nearly 200 rescued over festive season in WC

    At least 193 people have been rescued in water-related incidents.

    1570 days ago
  • FILE: Durban beach. Picture: Facebook.com

    eThekwini reports no drownings at guarded beaches

    However, four people did drown at unguarded beaches, including 34-year-old man who drowned at an unguarded Mnini Dam on Saturday.

    1571 days ago
  • Siblings show off their brand new IdentiKidz armbands. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Cape programme to protect kids on beaches a success

    Beachgoers say they're impressed with the level of security on beaches this festive season.

    1576 days ago
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    Boy drowns at Wilderness Lagoon

    The child had reportedly been swimming in the shallow section but got into difficulty in a deeper section of the lagoon.

    1587 days ago
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    Over 10 drowning deaths reported in WC

    It's been a tragic start to the festive season for the families of at least 11 people who have drowned over the past week and a half.

    1591 days ago
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    NSRI urges beachgoers to be cautious

    A man was caught in a rip current at the weekend, while a 17-year-old boy also disappeared under the water in Wilderness.

    1600 days ago
  • Police tape. Picture: AFP.

    Police investigate apparent drowning of Bishop Lavis boy

    Police were called out to Valhalla Park after the body of a child was found.

    1769 days ago
  • FILE: The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) emergency teams responded to distress calls during a training session near Pelican Beach after eye witnesses reported a drowning. Picture: NSRI Facebook page.

    Search for two missing children resumes in Richards Bay

    It’s understood the two boys landed into trouble while out swimming yesterday.

    1853 days ago
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