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South Africa: Man Drowns at Albert Falls Dam
News24Wire, 4 January 2016
A man drowned at Albert Falls Dam in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday afternoon, paramedics have said. Read more »
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South Africa: 'I Almost Died Out There'' - Heroic KZN Lifeguard
News24Wire, 31 December 2015
A KwaZulu-Natal lifeguard, who saved a teenager on the brink of drowning in the surf off Zinkwazi on the north coast in the early hours of Thursday morning, has revealed how close… Read more »
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South Africa: Drowned Boys Were Like Brothers - Mom
News24Wire, 24 December 2015
A mother who lost her son and nephew in a drowning incident said the boys were so close they thought of each other as brothers. Read more »
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South Africa: Do Not Drink and Swim, Beachgoers Warned
News24Wire, 23 December 2015
Do not drink and swim this festive season, the City of Cape Town has warned. Read more »
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South Africa: Man Drowns At Mossel Bay
News24Wire, 23 December 2015
A 49-year-old man drowned when he was swept out to sea by rip currents in Mossel Bay on Wednesday morning, the NSRI said. Read more »
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South Africa: Awareness Hints - Drownings During This Festive Season
SAPS, 21 December 2015
Police are appealing to parents/guardians to always keep a wide eye open on their children swimming in pools or in the sea during this festive period. Read more »
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South Africa: Parents Urged to Be Vigilant This Festive Season
SAPS, 21 December 2015
Police in Mpumalanga have urged parents, guardians and anyone else responsible for looking after children to be vigilant during this festive season and beyond. Read more »
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South Africa: Man Drowns During KZN Beach Baptism
News24Wire, 21 December 2015
A man drowned when he was swept into the sea during a baptism at Umdloti beach on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, paramedics said on Monday. Read more »
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South Africa: NSRI Kept On Their Toes This Weekend
News24Wire, 3 January 2016
The body of a nine-year boy, who drowned as St Michael's Lagoon on the Kwazulu-Natal south coast, was recovered on Sunday, the National Sea Rescue Institute said. Read more »
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South Africa: Plett Holidaymakers Rescue Drowning Mother, Son
News24Wire, 30 December 2015
A Plettenberg Bay mother and her seven-year-old son are in a stable condition after holidaymakers rescued them from drowning, the NSRI said on Wednesday. Read more »
South African Sea Rescue Institute Kept Busy Over Holidays
The National Sea Rescue Institute has had a busy festive period with several drownings, false missing person reports and alleged shark sightings.
National Sea Rescue Institute members and beachgoers in Gordon's Bay, South Africa.
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A 54-year-old woman has drowned after she was swept off the rocks in Maiden's Cove in Camps Bay. Read more »
