Man drowns at the harbour
Circumstances leading up to the incident are being investigated by the relevant authorities.
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NETCARE 911 paramedics responded to reports of a drowning at the Durban Marina in the Durban Harbour on Thursday, 1 October at 9.57am.
“Reports from the scene indicated that a passing vessel had found a body floating in the water. The patient, a man, believed to be in his 30s was assessed shortly after being brought to shore and officially declared deceased,” said media liaison officer, Shawn Herbst.
Circumstances leading up to the incident are being investigated by the relevant authorities.
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