Body of Mtunzini drown victim recovered

Teenager's body recovered after extensive search at Mtunzini main beach

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Tamlyn Cramer 1 minute read

Teen went missing while swimming at Mtunzini Main Beach Photo: IPSS Medical Rescue

The body of a teenager (19) who disappeared while swimming at Mtunzini’s main beach on Thursday, has been recovered.

IPSS Medical Rescue confirmed this morning (Tuesday) that the body was recovered about 2km south of where the victim had been swimming.

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According to reports from the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Richards Bay Station 19 last week, the teenager, who was visiting from the Eastern Cape, had been swimming with his girlfriend on Thursday afternoon.

“When she got out of the water, she noticed he was in difficulty, appearing to be caught in rip currents, and disappearing in the surf zone,” said NSRI Richards Bay station commander Norman Rautenbach.

All relevant role players joined the search, including the NSRI, SAPS, Mtunzini CPF, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife rangers and IPSS Medical Rescue.

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