Body found floating in Monument Dam

An inquest docket has been opened by the Krugersdorp Police after a body was found floating in the Monument Dam on Friday, March 10.

Krugersdorp Police spokesperson Captain Raymond Sebonyane confirmed the body was that of a man believed to be in his early 40s.

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“At about 14:10 that day, the Krugersdorp Police received a complaint of drowning from a resident who was busy fishing at the dam next to Begin Street, Krugersdorp. A body of an unknown man estimated between the ages of 40 to 45 was recovered by the K9 West Rand Search and Rescue team.”

CPF sector 3 patrollers were also on the scene to assist in keeping spectators away while the police rescue team recovered the body.

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Captain Sebonyane added police have since been able to track down a family member of the deceased.

“An inquest has been launched and the investigation continues.”