Avid local surfer Richard Heath capitalised on the big waves and perfect surfing conditions over the weekend, as he took to the ocean at Kogel Bay on Sunday (27 February). Plenty of surfers were seen riding the popular surf spot’s waves over the hot summer weekend, as they looked to sharpen their surf skills, frolic in the waters and merely cool down as a counter to the soaring temperatures. Locals and visitors alike have been flocking to beaches in the hopes of cooling down this summer, and the past weekend, especially Sunday was no different. Sadly though, the influx of beachgoers came with an increase in drowning incidents, with 10 near-drownings and five fatal incidents confirmed since the start of the 2021-’22 summer season. Two near drowning incidents occurred at Strand Beach on Sunday. Photo: Peter Bee


Riding the wave

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