Hangings leave town searching for answers
The three deceased have not yet been officially identified
Suicide seems to be a tragic trend in Ladysmith these days, with young lives lost.
While many people have suicidal thoughts at some point or another in their lives, most do not act on them and rather seek help.
Three townsfolk in under a week decided that taking their own lives was the answer.
Police are investigating an inquest into the deaths of two people who died on Sunday night.
Police were called out to a local hospital, where the body of a 43-year-old man was shown to them. From information available at the time, it is alleged that the man had been rushed to hospital after he was found hanged.
Then, a woman of about 21 years old was found hanged at a house in Chisty Place.
Last week Wednesday, a woman was found hanging at her home in Calendula Avenue. She was discovered hanging from a piece of fabric.
At this stage, police do not suspect foul play in any of the hangings.
They also do not believe there is a link between the three. The three deceased have not yet been officially identified.
“Remember, feeling suicidal is not a character defect and it doesn’t mean you are crazy, weak or flawed.
“It only means you have more pain than you can cope with right now.
“There is a very good chance you are going to live through these feelings, no matter how much self-loathing, hopelessness or isolation you are currently experiencing.
“Just give yourself the time needed and don’t try to go through it alone,” say experts.
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