SAPS Walmer Park detectives opened an inquest after the body of an unknown man was found at Sardinia Bay Beach this morning, July 17.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, it is alleged that at approximately 08:15 SAPS was alerted to the body of an unknown African male that was washed out of the sea at Sardina Bay Beach.
She explained that community members, SAPS divers, and K9 search and rescue assisted in retrieving the body.
She said the man is dressed in a diving suit and is estimated to be in his thirties.
“He had an open wound to the back of his head; however, the cause of death will only be determined once a postmortem is done,” she revealed.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the family of the man or may be able to identify him is asked to contact SAPS Walmer on 082 442 1514 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP.
“All information received will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.”
