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GALLERY – Police investigate drowning at quarry near Ermelo

Police and forensic teams recovered a decomposed body in a quarry near Ermelo after a shocking discovery by children.

January 22, 2026
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Alwyn van der Linde descends an embankment to recover a body from the Ermelo quarry
Volunteer diver Alwyn van der Linde carefully moves down the embankment to recover the body. Photo | Wayne van der Walt

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January 22, 2026
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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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