Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Search continues for teenager who believed to have drowned at Gwaing River Mouth

The search continues for a teenager who believed to have drowned at Gwaing River Mouth, in the Southern Cape on Tuesday.

NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of a drowning in progress at Gwaing River Mouth.

‘’NSRI rescue swimmers responded to the scene in our NSRI rescue vehicle and NSRI crew responded to Herolds Bay where the sea rescue craft Oscars Rescue was launched.’’ Said Garth Dominy, NSRI Wilderness station commander.

‘’On arrival on the scene a sea and shoreline search commenced for a local male teenager, believed to be aged 15 or 16, who was last seen appearing to be in difficulty in the surf while swimming with friends before he disappeared in the water.’’ Donimy added.

A Police Dive Unit are tasked to continue in an ongoing search operation.

 

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