Drowning incidents
Two teens drown at EC beach
The victims were part of a group of more than 200 school children and 19 teachers.
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Man drowns at Strand beach
Paramedics say the incident occurred at Melkbaai beach earlier on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tembisa schoolgirl drowns after attempting to cross stream
Emergency services were on a scene where the teenager’s body was recovered in Tembisa.
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NSRI: Nearly 200 rescued over festive season in WC
At least 193 people have been rescued in water-related incidents.
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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.
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Cape programme to protect kids on beaches a success
Beachgoers say they're impressed with the level of security on beaches this festive season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Police investigate apparent drowning of Bishop Lavis boy
Police were called out to Valhalla Park after the body of a child was found.
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Search for two missing children resumes in Richards Bay
It’s understood the two boys landed into trouble while out swimming yesterday.
