Police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who drowned in Gordons Bay, Cape Town on Sunday.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) responded to
reports of a drowning in progress next to the Gordons Bay Naval Base.
They found that a group of swimmers had rescued a man who
was seen not moving in the water.
NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says unfortunately the
man was already dead.
“CoCT lifeguards, on duty at Gordons Bay Main Beach, had
reportedly also just arrived on the scene from their neighbouring duty beach
and they confirmed that an adult male was out of the water. He had been rescued
by a group of swimmers who had reportedly noticed the man not moving in the
water and they had entered the water to rescue the man.
“The lifeguards initiated CPR efforts and raised the alarm.
“The SAPS, Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, GB Med sec
ambulance services, WC Government Health EMS, ER24 ambulance services and CoCT
Law Enforcement responded”, he added.
Picture: NSRI
Done by: Alungile Njemla
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