10 year old drowns in Strand after paddling unsupervised
Imogen Vollenhoven
18January 2013
Late yesterday afternoon NSRI Gordons Bay Melkbaai Beach
A 10 year old and his nephew were reportedly paddling unsupervised on a surfboard between 50 meters to 100 meters off-shore of Strand Beach when the 10 year old fell off the board, and disappeared under water almost immediately despite efforts by the 13 year old to try to rescue his nephew.
NSRI Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said upon arrival there was no sign on the10 year old an extensive search was launched.
Lambinon adds that during the search a police dive unit scuba diving on the scene allocated and returned the body of the 10 year old.
The body has been handed over to the care of the Forensic Pathology services.
The family is being assisted with trauma counselling.
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