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WATCH: Sailor found dead on yacht run aground at Southbroom

The lone crew member is believed to have died from natural causes.

December 15, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Emergency services and the community work together to pull the yacht closer to shore.

The body of a man has been found on board a yacht which has run aground on Southbroom beach.

The yacht, ‘Çherch óu L.S’ has torn and battered sails, and it appears the lone sailor has been dead for some days.

The body of the man has since been removed by emergency services.

The yacht which ran aground at Southbroom beach.

Emergency services and members of the community are currently on the scene, and are working to pull the yacht closer to shore.

A man has been found dead on a yacht off Southbroom beach.

Some reports are saying the man could have had a heart-attack, but this is yet to be confirmed.

The yacht which has run aground at Southbroom.

Ant Apostolides of Maser Security, whose officers were on the scene,  said no other people were found aboard the vessel.

It is believed the yacht was registered in Papua New Guinea and had set sail from Port Elizabeth several days ago.

This is an evolving story, and will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.

The sails of the yacht washed ashore appear to be damaged.

The Herald is awaiting a report from the police.

The stranded yacht at Southbroom beach.

 

 PICS: Maser Security, Southbroom CPF WhatsApp group.

 

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December 15, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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