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BREAKING: Second drowning in a week at Richards Bay’s Mzingazi beach

Police search and rescue will resume the search for the missing boy

December 28, 2017
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute

IN the second such incident in a week, the search is on for the body of a 10-year-old boy who is suspected to have drowned this afternoon (Thursday) after going missing in the surf at Mthiyane Camp north of Richards Bay.

It is thought the alarm was raised an hour after the incident had occurred.

Just after 3pm, Richards Bay NSRI duty crew were activated, and dispatched a rescue vehicle and swimmers.

Police were also notified.

A thorough search revealed no sign of the missing child.

A police search and rescue unit will continue with the search.

SAPS is investigating the incident.

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December 28, 2017
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute

Tamlyn Jolly

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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