Body found under bridge in botanical gardens after heavy rains
SAPS, JMPD, and security teams are on-site at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens after a grim discovery near Judith Road and Beyers Naudé Drive.
Security guards at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia reported finding a body in the stream at the corner of Judith Road and Beyers Naudé Drive, beneath a bridge, during their patrols.
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The identity of the deceased remains unknown at this stage. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) spokesperson Jenny Moodley confirmed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is on-site, working alongside JMPD and security personnel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Authorities have not yet released further details as investigations continue. Meanwhile, officials have urged informal dwellers living alongside bodies of water to exercise extreme caution, especially following yesterdays [March 26] heavy rains. Flash flooding in these areas can rapidly overwhelm culverts and pose serious risks to those nearby.
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