UPDATE: Missing Winklespruit man found dead
A case of inquest was opened at Amanzimtoti SAPS after his body was discovered in the dunes at Winklespruit Beach.
LEON du Preez (60), who went for a walk to Winklespruit Beach and never returned, was found dead in the dunes two days later.
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According to Amanzimtoti Police Station’s communication officer, Captain Charlene van der Spuy, the deceased went for a walk on August 19 at about 12:00 and never returned. A missing persons report was opened at Amanzimtoti SAPS.
“Yesterday, August 21, at around 16:45, the body of the deceased was found in the dunes at Winklespruit Beach by a friend of the family who was part of the search party,” she said.
He was declared dead on arrival by the paramedics.
Van der Spuy said a case of inquest was opened at Amanzimtoti SAPS for further investigation.
A Facebook post by Ground Zero Search and Rescue read, “Our hearts are heavy as we extend our sincere condolences to his beloved family, especially his daughter Leandre.”
The post also thanked all role-players for their assistance.
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