SAPS divers recover four bodies from Gauteng waters in one week
Gauteng Water Policing and Diving Services responded to several incidents across the province between March 7 and 13, recovering four bodies.
SAPS divers from Gauteng Water Policing and Diving Services (WPDS) responded to several water-related incidents across the province, recovering four bodies between March 7 and March 13.
On the morning of March 7, before midday, Ekurhuleni WPDS attended a scene where a body was floating among the reeds at Bradford Road, Bedfordview, near Bedford Garden Hospital.
The decomposing body of an unknown male was recovered and handed over to Bedfordview SAPS members for further investigation.
The same evening, Sedibeng WPDS responded to Sharpville, where the body of an unknown male was recovered from a small dam.
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As previously reported, Johannesburg WPDS assisted Moroka SAPS detectives on Monday with the recovery of a murder victim’s body from a dam at Orlando Towers.
On the evening of March 10, Ekurhuleni WPDS responded to a drowning at Edenvale quarry. Allegedly, a 33-year-old male was walking his dog, which ran into the dam.
The victim reportedly chased after his dog to rescue it and unfortunately drowned in the six-metre-deep water. His body was recovered after a 15-minute dive.
Investigations continue in all cases. Individuals with information regarding these incidents are encouraged to contact the relevant SAPS station or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
