Sea Point police have registered an inquest after the body of a man believed to be in his late 30s was found in the water near Sea Point Pavillion on Sunday 14 December.
A postmortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Captain FC van Wyk, provincial police spokesperson, said: “No one saw him getting into the water. The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.”
Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town said its “Safe Zone” drowning prevention campaign is fully underway as the school holidays begin.
The campaign highlights the four golden rules of drowning prevention, which are:
– Swim only between the lifeguards’ red and yellow flags at beaches.
– Do not bring alcohol to the beach and do not drink and swim.
– Be alert to the dangers of rip currents.
– Actively supervise children at all times, especially around water.
Francine Higham, Mayco member for community service and health, cautioned parents to put their children’s safety first, and to ensure that they are always in the care of a responsible adult.
“The city has numerous “safe zones” for children this summer, including a host of recreational facilities and libraries with facilitated programmes to keep them engaged in meaningful ways.”
She emphasised that child safety is a shared responsibility.
“Always know their whereabouts, what they’re wearing, who their friends are and where they live,” explained Higham.
She said designated swimming beaches and City swimming pools are manned by lifeguards daily, between 10:00 and 18:00.
“Make sure your child knows to follow their instructions, and to stay in the shallow end of the pool or surf if they are not strong swimmers. Children under the age of seven need to be accompanied by an adult at all times, when visiting City swimming pools.”
More information is available at www.thesafezone.co.za
