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WATCH: Big shock for Richards Bay angler

The incident did not deter Chris Botha from continuing his day's fishing

May 5, 2021
Dave Savides 1 minute read
Angler Chris Botha lived to tell the tale about how he was lucky to get away unharmed Photo and video: Dave Savides

WHEN Chris Botha went fishing with friends at the Steel Bridge in Richards Bay on Tuesday morning, little did he know what a shock – literally – awaited him.

They had walked across to the western bank of the canal close to the Carina sub-station and Mhlathuze Water pump station, and threw a line into the water.

‘I walked barefoot towards my friend and stepped onto an exposed electricity cable that runs from the sub-station across the bottom of the canal to the opposite side.

‘Next thing I remember is a flash of light and being flung backwards about six metres, landing flat on my back,’ said Chris.

Read the full story in the ZO Weekender.  

 

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May 5, 2021
Dave Savides 1 minute read

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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