Saturday, April 27, 2013

Cape Fisherman presumed dead

Athenkosi Mvane
27 April 2013


A fisherman who fell off a crayfish boat on Friday is presumed to have died, the National Sea Rescue Institute said today.

After long search for the missing Lucas van Wyk, rescue workers say the search is still continuing.

The incident took place near the Cape Point Nature Reserve.

NSRI’s Craig Lambinon said there is still no sign of the man, although the NSRI, Department of Fisheries and police on the scene.

“We have a shore patrol searching along the shoreline to see if there have been any changes overnight” Lambinon added.

Lambinon said they are in touch with the boat’s owners and the man’s family keeping them informed about the latest developments.

No comments:

Increase in SA's mid-festive road fatalities

There has been an increase in mid-festive road fatalities , compared to 2023. Five hundred and twelve  people died on South Africa's roa...