Emergency services search for person in Hennops river
“We cannot go into the river because it’s too dangerous with possible flash floods.”
The Gauteng Emergency Management Services said it was unable to search for a person who was swept away in the Hennops River because of adverse weather conditions.
“We cannot go into the river because it’s too dangerous with possible flash floods,” said Gauteng EMS spokesperson.
Emergency services also said search-and-rescue operations could not begin because of high water levels.
The person was seen carried off in the river’s runoffs Hennops Pride Resort on the R511 Hartebeespoort Road on Monday morning.
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EMS said a person was seen floating in the river but eventually plunged down the weir and never resurfaced.
Emergency services and the Gauteng diving unit have been on the scene at the resort since 09:00.
Teams were also deployed at Hennops River and Hennops Pride.
This is a developing story.
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