Drowning
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Two bodies recovered from Gqeberha beachfront in tragic day of drownings
The Gqeberha coastline became the scene of tragedy on 25 May, as SAPS responded to two drowning incidents that claimed the lives of two young men.
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Teenager missing, four rescued after Monwabisi Beach rip current incident
One teenager remains missing and four are recovering in hospital after being caught in rip currents at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday.
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Divers battle raging Caledon River to recover unidentified body near Ficksburg
Divers had to battle strong currents and swollen water to recover the body of an unidentified man from the Caledon River near Ficksburg
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Man rescued from drowning at Clifton, thanks to brave surfer
A surfer rescued a 23-year-old man from drowning at Clifton 2nd Beach, bringing him safely to shore before emergency teams arrived.
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Quick-thinking locals rescue teenagers from Kommetjie surf
A Kommetjie barista and a Good Samaritan rescued two teenagers caught in rip currents using NSRI pink rescue buoys at Kommetjie Beach.
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WATCH | 4Noah: When paralimpic dreams become a memorial of love
They shared a profound connection forged by water’s unforgiving nature. Both had faced the terrifying embrace of drowning.
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Austrian tourist dies in drowning incident at Wilderness Beach
A 49-year-old Austrian tourist has died following a drowning accident during the peak spring high tide at Leentjiesklip Beach, Wilderness.
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Man drowns at De Villiers Dam on Table Mountain
A 20-year-old man has died following a drowning incident at De Villiers Dam near Constantia Nek on Table Mountain on Sunday, 1 February.
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Two bodies recovered from flood-swept vehicle at Hennops River
Emergency Services responded to an incident on Sunday, 20 December, where a vehicle was swept away during early morning hours.
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Sea Point police open inquest after man found in water
Man’s body found in Sea Point water; police open inquest as City of Cape Town ramps up drowning safety campaign.
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