Cape Town - The search continues for a 38-year-old man who went missing at Mnandi Beach on Monday.
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Strandfontein station commander Nicky Whitehead said that on Monday at about 5pm, NSRI Strandfontein rescue craft joined Law Enforcement and lifeguards at Garbage Beach, S Bend, near Mnandi, in a search for a man, believed to be 38 years old, reportedly missing in the surf.
“The police, WC Government Health EMS, Strandfontein Lifesaving lifeguards and Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services also responded.
“Despite an extensive search, no signs of the man were located and police are investigating. CoCT Law Enforcement Marine Unit are continuing in an ongoing search. CoCT lifeguards and Strandfontein Lifesaving lifeguards are tasked to keep a lookout,” said Whitehead.
Earlier on Monday, NSRI Kleinmond crew were activated following reports from Law Enforcement and CapeNature of a small boat capsized at Maasbaai, near Hangklip. One person was safely brought ashore while another person was missing.
NSRI Kleinmond coxswain Michael Markinova said: “Our NSRI Kleinmond rescue vehicle towed our NSRI rescue craft Rescue 42 Alpha which was launched on the scene. The NSRI Gordon’s Bay rescue craft Jack and Irene responded from Gordon’s Bay. Western Cape Government Health EMS were activated and the EMS/AMS Skymed rescue helicopter was placed on alert.
“EMS paramedics took the survivor into their care. On arrival at the capsized craft there were no signs of any persons and a sea and shoreline search commenced.”
During the search, a man’s body was located and recovered close inshore in among rocks.
“The body was recovered to the shore (and) taken into the care of police and Government Health Forensic Pathology Services. The boat was righted at sea and recovered to shore using the NSRI Kleinmond rescue craft. Police have opened an inquest docket. Condolences are conveyed to the family,” Markinova added.
Cape Times