POLICE divers from the Durban Search and Rescue team were called out this morning to Oasis Beach opposite Moses Mabhida Stadium where the body of a man was recovered. According to Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, SAPS provincial spokesman, the victim has been identified as Dave Lewiston, a British citizen.

According to Mbhele it is unclear what led to the drowning.

“The 79-year-old victim was swimming in the shore break after cycling on the promenade and he drowned. An inquest docket has been opened at the Durban Central SAPS. The victim is a British citizen who regularly visits SA to train for triathlons. His next of kin in Australia has been notified,” she said.

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