KUGOMPO CITY – Orient Beach and Eastern Beach in KuGompo City have been closed until further notice following a shark attack at Orient Beach on Tuesday morning.

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality issued a public notice warning beachgoers to stay out of the water at the affected beaches and to exercise extreme caution.

The municipality confirmed that a shark attack had occurred at Orient Beach, resulting in a fatality.

Relevant authorities were at the scene handling the incident, the municipality said.

Warnings have also been issued at other beaches, with members of the public urged to remain vigilant, follow safety advisories and comply with instructions from the relevant authorities.

According to a social media post by ZigZag Magazine, the victim was an elderly woman swimming with a group of open-water swimmers. The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries and was brought ashore by lifeguards.

The municipality said further updates would be communicated as more information becomes available.

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