Search continues for drowning victim

Lifeguards, Ballito specialised rescue unit , paramedics and the police are searching for a young man (22) from Amanzimtoti who was caught in a strong current with his father (22) at Umdloti Beach this afternoon.
Rapid Care’s Paul Herbst said they managed to rescue a 55-year-old father who was in trouble. Paramedics stabilised him on the scene before transporting him to Umhlanga hospital.
Specilised search and rescue’s Quinton Power said the public has come out to assist the search with their binoculars.