Alert diver rescues swimmer at Isipingo Beach
Off-duty Amanzimtoti beach manager, Jayce Govender responded and was on the scene to help, as well as Toti lifeguards who responded quickly to stabilise the victim.
A 35-year-old swimmer escaped drowning after being rescued by a quick-thinking diver and fisherman on Isipingo Beach on Sunday afternoon, 24 February.
Ajay Ramlall of Daiwa Anglers Fan Club South Africa said when the swimmer was pulled under the notorious waters of Tiger Rocks at about 3pm, a nearby diver and well-known fisherman, Ahmed Seedat saw him in difficulty and rushed to his aid with his dive bouy and brought the semi-conscious victim to shore.
During the rescue, off-duty Amanzimtoti beach manager, Jayce Govender responded and was on the scene to help, as well as Toti lifeguards who responded quickly to stabilise the victim. A Netcare 911 advanced life support paramedic assessed the patient on scene and found him to be in a stable condition. He was then transported to hospital for further treatment.
“Another quick response and a huge thank you to Ahmed, who is a hero, and the lifeguards for their swift response. Tiger Rocks has had a few drownings recently, so swim in groups and only with lifeguards, and avoid alcohol when swimming,” said Ramlall.
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