Missing Matlala man (104) found “in a bad condition”
Nang Kleinboy Mashilo was found on Wednesday, 16 may by members of the Matlala police, the K9 unit as well as the airwing unit.
POLOKWANE – Police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says police in Limpopo have once more proven that it takes true dedication and passion to serve its citizens.
Ngoepe says Mashilo was rescued during a joint operation composed of members from Matlala Police, K9 Unit and the Airwing in partnership with the community and was found in a distraught state.
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According to information received, at around 11:00 on Wednesday morning, all rescue teams searched the area in which Mashilo was last seen. The Airwing was tasked to search the river and conduct a proper grid search and after 30 minutes, the aircrew confirmed that they spotted a man lying in the area of the river that matched the description of clothing given to them during the final tactical brief.
A decision was made to pick up a medic from the search group to be dropped at the patient to confirm Mashilo’s stability and after several minutes, the medic confirmed the man still had a faint pulse. He was then transported to Knobal Hospital.
“Mashilo was found near Prospect Village, a few kilometres from where he last seen. The medical emergency services team who were on standby, confirmed that even though he looked tired and disoriented, he was in a satisfactory condition without injuries,” Ngoepe said.
Provincial Commissioner, Lt. General Nneke Ledwaba, has commended this the operation team and other role players who participated without rest until the victim was found unharmed and alive.
