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Double drowning at Park Rynie beach

They decided to swim and the two girls were swept out to sea around midday.

December 14, 2022
Vanisha Moodley 1 minute read
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Two young girls, aged 12 and 15, drowned at Park Rynie beach last Saturday.

According to police, the girls arrived with a group of people at the Park Rynie beach campsite on the day of the incident.

They decided to swim and the two girls were swept out to sea around midday.

“An Umdoni lifeguard was summoned to assist and he managed to pull ashore the body of the older girl,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.

“The search for the 12-year-old is still continuing.”

Police appeal to beachgoers to swim in demarcated spots and not to swim in rough surf.

“Adults are requested to be vigilant with children under their supervision near water.”

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December 14, 2022
Vanisha Moodley 1 minute read

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Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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