NSRI Agulhas, Overberg Fire and Rescue Services, the SA Police Services and WC Government Health EMS responded to reports of a drowning in progress at Struisbaai North on Sunday afternoon, 26 November.
On arrival on the scene, 2 NSRI rescue craft were launched in a sea and shoreline search for a 23 year old male who disappeared under water in what appears to be a sad tragedy.
SAPS WPDS (Water Policing and Dive Services) have joined the extensive search operation for the missing man and the search is ongoing.
Incidents around the coastline and on inland waters
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