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Police identify EC fisherman from Maredon tragedy


The body of a fisherman found near a resort at Beachview west of Port Elizabeth on Friday has been identified.

Police identified him as 39-year-old Paseka Pike, who was one of eight fishermen declared missing after the chokka boat Maredon capsized in heavy seas near Cape St Francis ten days ago.

Police Sergeant Majola Nkohli said the confirmed identity of the body had brought the number of missing fishermen down to four.

The other victims already identified were Mvelisi Ncanywa, Mbongeni Gift Zulu and Sihle Dlamini all of Jeffreys Bay.

Seven of the Maredon's crew of 16 survived the ordeal.

Anyone wanting to assist with the search is asked to contact Captain Johan Du Toit of the St Francis Bay police.