Teen missing while snorkelling in Mozambique

Rikus Kylander (18), a matriculant from Hoërskool Noordheuwel, has been reported missing after disappearing in Mozambique on December 18 at about 13:00.

According to his sister, Clarise Kylander, Rikus went snorkelling with a group of friends at Ponta do Ouro Beach.

When the group got out of the water, they realised Rikus was no longer with them and immediately alerted lifeguards and the police,” Clarise said.

Rikus is about 180cm tall, with a muscular yet slim build and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue swimming costume.

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Clarise appealed to anyone who may have seen Rikus or who has information about his whereabouts to contact one of the following numbers (international SIM cards):

• Piet: +27 78 996 9392
• Evan: +27 71 889 2538
• Anzel: +27 82 775 5426
• Clarise: +27 82 659 0238
• Liesel: +27 83 237 6228