Durban family distraught after baby drowns

Durban family distraught after toddler drowns

A 23-month-old child has drowned in a family pool in Glenmore, Durban. 

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Emergency services were called to the scene by members of the local neighbourhood watch. 


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Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says the child had died before they arrived at the home. 

Umbilo SAPS who were also at the scene are investigating further. 


Meanwhile, a 40-year old man drowned at Virginia beach in Durban North last week. His body was found by police search and rescue teams following an hours-long search. 

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