Body of missing Surf-skier found

Oscar Thomas

18 November 2014

The body of Mark Feather the paddler who went missing over the weekend after being involved in a surfing competition was found off the Eastern Cape coast.

Feather was one of six people who were reported missing after they did not make it to the finish line. 

After an intensive search five of them were found alive. 

National Sea Rescue Institute Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the body of Mark Feather was located on the shore in the vicinity of Trennerys on the Wild Coast, Transkei on Monday morning the 17th November.

Lambinon said the body of Mark Feather is in the care of the Police on the scene and will be taken into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services. 

Lambinon said Police have opened an inquest docket.

“Police, NSRI, the Emergency Services and all involved in the search for Mark Feather offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends Lambinon added.