ONE person has died and five others were seriously injured in a boat capsize near Beachwood beach on Sunday night (July 19)

Various rescue personnel, including Metro Police Search and Rescue, the NSRI and multiple security personnel, were in attendance.

According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, paramedics arrived to find some of the victims being assisted by bystanders and taken ashore to safety.

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 “It is believed the boat had six people on it with various ages ranging from approximately eight years of age to around 45. One person, a male believed to be in his forties, was missing and a short while later the man was found, having sustained fatal injuries. 

“Unfortunately there was nothing paramedics could do for him and he was declared deceased on the scene. The remaining occupants had sustained various injuries and some were transported to nearby hospitals,” he said.

Gareth Naidoo, spokesperson for KZN VIP Protection Services, said it is believed that a freak wave caused the vessel to capsize.

“KZN VIP extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time,” he said.

Naidoo added the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

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