The SAPS urges everyone to practice water safety following drowning incidents in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend.
On 21 January 2024, members from Port Shepstone Search and Rescue, Durban K9 SAR and MI7 Rescue receovered the body of a 32-year-old male that drowned after he was fishing and slipped and fell into the lagoon.
A 30-year-old man also drowned on 21 January 2024 in the Ncazuka River, Sawoti area, UGU District.
A third drowning incident was also reported yesterday at Umtamvuna River, Port Edward where a 28-year-old male tried to cross the Umtamvuna river near the water works pump station when he slipped and drowned.
Three drownings over the weekend in the KwaZulu-Natal area https://t.co/TTa81yXicP#ArriveAlive #Drownings #KZN @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/NMBeIYbqyK
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 22, 2024