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The National Sea Rescue Institute has reported the death of a British tourist who drowned at a remote beach in Kwazulu Natal.
NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says the tragic incident occurred on Saturday at the Cape Vidal Nature Reserve in KZN.
He said their St Lucia duty crew was activated following reports from Ezemvelo Wildlife rangers of a drowning in progress.
“An NSRI rescue vehicle, carrying NSRI rescue swimmers, and towing an NSRI rescue craft, responded and joined Ezemvelo Wildlife rangers on the scene.
“A man, age 47, a British tourist, was recovered from the surf zone by NSRI rescue swimmers.
“Sadly, the man was found to be deceased,” Lambinon said.
Police have opened an Inquest docket.
“It appears that while on an arranged tour to Cape Vidal Nature Reserve the man reportedly went for a swim at the beach where he was observed to be in difficulties in the surf zone and the alarm was raised.
“Condolences are conveyed to the family of the deceased,” Lambinon added.
NSRI St Lucia duty crew were activated following reports from Ezemvelo Wildlife rangers of a drowning in progress at a remote beach at the Cape Vidal Nature Reserve.https://t.co/GTE3c2aIkk
— National Sea Rescue Institute (@NSRI) September 9, 2024
