Hartswater K9 unit’s patrol dog, Sem, showed off his swimming skills when he apprehended a fleeing murder suspect in the Hartsriver, near Pampierstad.
The Hartswater Police held a manhunt for the 31-year-old male suspect who allegedly stabbed and killed his girlfriend’s father on Tuesday, 7 September 2021. The incident happened at about 15:30, at their home in Donkerhoek, Hartswater and the motive is under investigation.
The suspect fled the scene and was traced at approximately 13:50 on Thursday, 9 September 2021, in Pampierstad and he attempted to flee by swimming over the river.
