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A memorial service will be held for David at 16h00 on Wednesday 25th April at the Big Bay Surf Lifesaving club.Just after midday today, at Camps Bay, hundreds of surfers paddled out into the bay to celebrate the life of David Lilienfeld, 20, who died after being bitten by a shark at Koegel bay. Sea Rescue boats from Bakoven and Table Bay were also there on behalf of NSRI. Our heartfelt condolences to David's family and friends.
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