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Near-drowning reported at Ramsgate main beach

The teen was taken to hospital for a check-up.

September 22, 2020
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
Emergency services at Ramsgate beach. Photo: Med-Evac

A girl (16) from Pretoria was washed out to sea at Ramsgate earlier today (Tuesday).

ALSO READ: Teen disappears while swimming at Sunwich Port

According to Glen Preston of Med-Evac Ambulance Service, the girl managed to get back to shore and was taken to hospital for a checkup.

Mr Preston said Port Shepstone SAPS Search and Rescue, Med-Evac and Netcare 911 were at the scene.

  • Please note there are currently no lifeguards on duty at any beaches along the South Coast and swimming is strongly discouraged. 

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September 22, 2020
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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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