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KARIEGA<\/strong> – Two toddlers died simultaneously in a swimming pool in Kariega yesterday morning. According to SAPS Kariega, they were rescued by a 12-year-old cousin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAPS Kariega opened an inquest after two toddlers drowned in a swimming pool in Kariega yesterday, 31 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAPS spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said that, according to information gathered, at approximately 11:00 SAPS members responded to a complaint of a drowning in Len Basson Street, Kariega.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On arrival, they found two toddler boys, Cairo-Asher Sauls (3) and Shyloh Sauls (2), who were cousins, had already been taken out of the pool by a 12-year-old cousin. Both toddlers passed away.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

An inquest investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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