No foul play suspected in 40-year-old’s drowning in Tarlton
Divers retrieved the body of a 40-year-old man from a dam in Tarlton. At this stage, drowning is said to be the cause.
Johannesburg Water Policing and Diving Services confirmed that the body of a 40-year-old man was retrieved from a dam on a plot in Tarlton over the weekend.
According to spokesperson Raymond Sambo, divers were deployed to the plot about a drowning at about 13:00 on Saturday, October 5.
“On arrival at the scene, we proceeded to check the depth of the water and a search for the man continued. The body was eventually retrieved at a depth of 1.5m. The man was found trapped under debris submerged under water. Once retrieved, the man’s body was handed over to a station vehicle for further investigations, however, no foul play is suspected at this time,” Sambo stated.
“Anyone who witnessed anything or might have information can contact the Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” Sambo concluded.
