Police in Jeffrey's Bay have opened an inquest docket after the body of a woman was found floating in the water at Marina Martinique.
A spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart says the woman, who is believed to be in her thirties, was seen floating in one of the canals, close to Lancia Close at Marina Martinique.
The body was discovered by a community member at about 12.30 pm.
Swart says the name of the deceased will be released once a formal identification has been done.
A letter sent out to homeowners at Marina Martinique, which was seen by Algoa FM News, confirmed that a woman who disappeared on Thursday night had been found in the water.
The car was allegedly found abandoned inside the Marina which led to a night-long search.
Captain Swart confirmed that the deceased was a resident at the Marina.
