Man drowns after falling in Vaal Dam
Paramedics say they assessed the man and found that he showed no signs of life.
ER24 said the man sustained critical burn injuries, while the two women had suffered serious burn wounds. Picture: ER24
A man was declared dead on Sunday after drowning in the Vaal Dam, paramedics said.
ER24 responded to the scene in Deneysville at 10am after bystanders witnessed the man, believed to be in his 40s, falling in the dam, spokesperson Russel Meiring said in a statement.
“On arrival, medics found the man lying on the banks surrounded by members of the community,” he said.
“Medics assessed the man and found that he showed no signs of life. Nothing could be done for him and he was declared dead.’
Authorities were on scene for further investigations.
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