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JUST IN: Krugersdorp man dies after dive at Protea Banks

He was brought to the surface unresponsive.

December 27, 2018
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

According to paramedic Glen Preston of Med-Evac Ambulance Services, they were called to Shelly Beach’s Ski-boat Bay at about 9am today (Thursday).

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“When the diver was brought to shore we tried to resuscitate him but it was too late,” said Mr Preston.

Police spokesman, Captain Petros Mpinge said the 65-year-old man was a holidaymaker from Krugersdorp and was diving with other professional divers.

“He was brought to the surface unresponsive. Med-Evac, Police Search and Rescue and NSRI responded and attempts to revive him proved unsuccessful. The cause of death will be investigated via an inquest docket and post mortem examination.”

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December 27, 2018
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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