Western cape drownings
Two dead in separate incidents at sea
A man has drowned in the St Helena Bay area over the weekend.
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NSRI continues search for boy at Melkbosstrand
The boy apparently got caught in a rip current on Sunday.
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Bodies of Strand drowning victims recovered
The two were on a church group outing when they went for a swim on Saturday.
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Search operation continues for missing swimmers at Strand Beach
The two, who were part of a church group, were apparently caught in a rip current and swept out to sea.
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6 drownings reported along WC, EC coasts over New Year's weekend
Six drownings have been reported in the Western & Eastern Cape over the New Year’s long weekend.
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Body of fisherman found in CT
The man, believed to be in his 40s, was found floating face down by the crew of another fishing vessel on Friday.
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Holidaymakers urged to take precaution when swimming
The NSRI has urged people travelling to the coast for the December holidays to keep safety top of mind.
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NSRI cautions beachgoers after 8 drown in WC
The National Sea Rescue Institute says at least 8 people have drowned in the Western Cape since last weekend.
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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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Police investigate toddler’s drowning in Kuils River
An 18-month-old is believed to have died when she fell in the pool at her Highbury home on Friday.
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NSRI search for drowned teen in Kogel Bay
Abigail Bell was with 3 friends when they were swept out to sea by rip currents yesterday.
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Man drowns while trying to save Kogel Bay swimmer
It’s understood that he noticed the swimmer struggling to stay afloat, and leapt in in an effort to save him.
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At least 8 dead in drowning incidents in CT since NYE
Authorities launched an extensive search after a child was swept out to sea in a rip current yesterday.
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Multiple drownings reported in CT on New Year’s Day
A 16-year-old boy drowned at the Strand Jetty while a 31-year-old drowned in Rooiels, near Pringle Bay.
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Missing CT teen presumed drowned
The 17-year-old boy, from Eerste River, went missing on the first day of the school holidays.
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NSRI: Search for missing Strand teen continues
The National Sea Rescue Institute’s Craig Lambinon said the boy is presumed to have drowned.
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Boy (9) drowns in CT public pool
The incident was reported at Muizenberg Swimming Pools late on Thursday afternoon.
