One dies, another missing after boat capsizes off False Bay
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
The search continues for a third man - who was swept into the sea after a boat capsized off False Bay in the Western Cape yesterday afternoon.
A boat with three men aboard - capsized off Simon's Town, in False Bay, yesterday afternoon.
An extensive sea, shoreline and air search was launched.
Two men were found clinging onto a life-ring and were rescued by a sea rescue vessel.
One crewman died shortly afterwards.
Another was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Emergency services say he had severe hypothermia.
Police have opened an inquest docket into the incident. The South African Maritime Safety Authority is also investigating.
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