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\u201cOne person suddenly disappeared underwater. When his
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\nout to sea by a rip current,\u201d Janse van Rensburg said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident occurred at approximately 13:00. Police have opened
\nan inquest docket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Nqaba Bhanga, sent his
\ncondolences to the families of the two men. \u201cWe would like to send our
\ncondolences to the affected families. Any drowning is always a tragedy as no
\nfamily expects to hear such bad news when their family members had gone out to have
\nclean fun. We are crying and praying with them during this time,\u201d Bhanga said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the metro
\nis currently investigating the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sources: SAPS media statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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