Father (38) dies at Glenmore Beach in drowning incident
This is now, at least, the fourth fatal incident in South Coast waters this holiday season.
A father (38) died yesterday at Glenmore Beach yesterday, despite attempts to resuscitate him.
It appears he had launched himself into the water to assist his son (11), who was caught in rip currents, said NSRI.
His body has been taken into the care of Government Health Forensic Pathology Services.
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Port Edward duty crew responded to the incident, described initially as a mass drowning.
Station commander Gert du Plessis rescue craft Spirit of Surfski 7 was launched, while the NSRI rescue vehicle, Saps and Netcare 911 ambulance services also responded.
Du Plessis said that on arrival at the scene, it was determined that five people had rescued the boy and his father from the surf.
“These good Samaritans had initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts on the father. However, paramedics declared the man deceased.”
Du Plessis said medical treatment continued on the boy, who was subsequently transported to hospital in a serious, but stable, condition by Netcare 911 ambulance.
“He is expected to make a full recovery. Condolences are conveyed to the family,” said Du Plessis.
Police have opened an inquest docket.
- NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774
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