The bodies of two men, aged 42 and 56, were recovered in Low’s Creek earlier today, September 20.
They were reported missing on September 17 and the police have been searching for them since.
The investigations surrounding this incident are currently under way, as it is suspected that the two individuals ventured on a trip in this remote area in the last week.
According to a Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, a police chopper and a member of the public managed to spot the two bodies yesterday. However, the SAPS could not immediately start the recovery as the location was not easily accessible. Mdhluli said some SAPS motorbikers were called in to assist.
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“The male persons from Pienaar had gone missing at a mountain in Low’s Creek. The investigations surrounding this incident are currently under way, as it is suspected that the two individuals ventured on a trip in this remote area in the last week,” he said.
“A team of experts have already been appointed to lead the investigation. Part of it will focus on getting clarification regarding the circumstances that led to their death. The acting Mpumalanga police commissioner, Major General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, has made a clarion call to members of the public, specifically family members of the two victims, to remain calm while allowing space for investigators to work.”
