NSRI in search of 7 year old swept out sea by rip currents

Oscar Thomas
03 July 2014

The National Sea Rescue Institute in Shelly Beach is continuing its search for a 7-year-old boy who was reportedly swept out to sea by rip currents at Lucien Point in KwaZulu Natal.

It is believed that the child had been at the beach with his mother and a child minder. 

NSRI Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said we started the extensive search for the boy by NSRI at areas around Shelly beach.

“Police search and Rescue, Emergency and life guard services have been searching for the boy as no sign of the boy has been found Lambinon.

Meanwhile in another incident two fisherman aged 45 and 73-years-old were found after they went missing at Elands Bay on Wednesday.

It is believed they suffered motor failure on their small open fishing boat requesting search and rescue.  

The two fisherman suffered no injuries.  NSRI Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said after the motor of their boat failed, they were found on their boat at around 1am.

“They were brought to shore by NSRI and re-united with their families Lambinon added. 

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