More than a week after a vehicle carrying Zenande Chiloane, Vigo Godfrey and Tintswalo Khoza plunged into the Crocodile River, police are still searching for Chiloane, who remains missing.

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The bodies of Godfrey and Khoza were recovered on the day of the accident, June 7. Their memorial services were held on June 13.

Volunteers have joined the search efforts and are working alongside the Ehlanzeni Diving Unit by searching on foot.

“The terrain is extremely difficult because we have to search through dense bush and around many islands,” said Captain Pottie Potgieter of the unit.

He added that although drones have been helpful, they are unable to navigate dense areas effectively, which has delayed the operation.

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The search is continuing near the Karino Bridge.

“We have also encountered several hippos and crocodiles, which makes diving operations difficult,” Potgieter added.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and a case of culpable homicide has been opened. The students were travelling from a local restaurant, when their vehicle plunged into the river.

Lowvelder will continue to update readers as more information becomes available.