Melodie Herrmann, NSRI Shelly Beach duty controller, said: At 16h59, Sunday, 29 December, NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Sea Park Beach, Port Shepstone.
An NSRI rescue craft JetRib was towed to the scene with our NSRI rescue vehicle while NSRI rescue swimmers, the SA Police Services, Med-Evac ambulance services and Police Search and Rescue responded.
On arrival on the scene a search commenced for a local 18 year old male who was missing in the surf zone.
The teenager reportedly went missing in the surf after being caught in rip currents while swimming.
There remains no sign of the missing teenager.
Police Search and Rescue are continuing in an ongoing search.
Thoughts, care and compassion are with the family of the missing teenager in this difficult time.
NSRI – HANGKLIP – Monday, 30 December. Body recovered by Police
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