Sailor found passed away on yacht at Southbroom beach
The lone crew member is believed to have died from natural causes.
The body of a man has been found on board a yacht that has run aground on Southbroom beach, reports the South Coast Herald.
The yacht, Çherch óu L.S, had torn and battered sails, and it appeared the lone sailor had been dead for some days. It is believed the yacht was registered in Papua New Guinea and had set sail from Port Elizabeth several days ago.
The body of the man has since been removed by emergency services.
Emergency services and members of the community were on the scene on Saturday morning and working to pull the yacht closer to shore.
Some reports said the man could have had a heart attack, but this was yet to be confirmed.
The yacht that has run aground at Southbroom.
Ant Apostolides of Maser Security, whose officers were on the scene, said no other people were found aboard the vessel.
The Herald was awaiting a report from the police.
This is a developing story, and will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.
The sails of the yacht washed ashore appear to be damaged.
PICS: Maser Security, Southbroom CPF WhatsApp group.
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