Freak wave in Algoa Bay kills fisherman

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 A 19-year-old fisherman died after a freak wave hit a boat off Algoa Bay this week.

Port Elizabeth Police captain Stanley Jarvis said it happened while the crew was fishing at around 3pm on Wednesday.

The skipper found Achmat Hendricks bleeding from the nose and ears and immediately left for the harbour, but paramedics declared him dead upon their arrival at around 6am on Thursday.

Two other crew members were seriously injured and admitted to St George's hospital.