Search for missing girl (6) swept away in flash floods at Tongaat continues
Nokubonga Ngidi (6) is said to have been on her way to a tuck shop when she was swept away by flash floods.
Rescue teams are still looking for the six-year-old girl, who was swept away by flash floods in Magwaveni in Tongaat yesterday afternoon.
According to reports Nokubonga Ngidi was attempting to cross a swollen stream to reach a tuck shop when she lost her footing and was washed away by the rushing water.
The stream, which runs between the informal settlements, had widened significantly following recent heavy rains experienced around the province this week.
ORIGINAL STORY: Rescue effort underway for six-year-old washed away in flash floods – Tongaat
The incident was witnessed by the child’s mother who was watching her daughter from her home.
Teams from the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), Tongaat Operations Center, IPSS Medical Rescue and SAP Search and Rescue were assisted by the Umhlali K9 unit yesterday afternoon in searching for the missing child.
However according to IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Paul Herbst the search was suspended last night due to poor visibility and was resumed early this morning.
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