Body of missing bather washes ashore at Zinkwazi Beach
Emergency teams have recovered the body of a 19-year-old who went missing while he was swimming at Blythedale Beach on the north coast five days ago.
His body washed up on Zinkwazi Beach on Wednesday morning.
Paul Herbst from Medi Response says they had to slow down their search because of bad weather conditions over the weekend.
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"He has been recovered by KwaDukuza lifeguards with the assistance of Medi Response search and rescue teams. Some rescuers are on en route towards his location."
It's believed the teen was swimming at the unprotected beach with his friends when he disappeared in the water.
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