Search continues for teen swept out to sea at KZN beach
Emergency services are set to resume their search for a 13-year-old boy presumed to have drowned after being swept out to sea on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.
The boy had been swimming at Sheffield beach in KwaDukuza when he got into difficulty yesterday afternoon.
IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst says the search had to be suspended off due to strong winds and rough seas.
"Upon arrival of the IPSS aquatics team, KwaDukuza lifeguards and a rescue drone was flown to try and search for the body," he said.
Police say the boy had been swimming at 1pm when he disappeared below the surface of the water.
Officers say he got into difficulty at a no-bathing beach.
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A passerby entered the water to try and locate the boy, but was unable to do so.
The Police Search and Rescue Unit, IPSS and lifeguards searched the area for about three hours.
The teen had been wearing blue shorts with grey and red stripes.
IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst says the search had to be suspended off due to strong winds and rough seas.
"Upon arrival of the IPSS aquatics team, KwaDukuza lifeguards and a rescue drone was flown to try and search for the body," he said.
Police say the boy had been swimming at 1pm when he disappeared below the surface of the water.
Officers say he got into difficulty at a no-bathing beach.
NOW READ: Emergency services encourage holidaymakers to be water safe
A passerby entered the water to try and locate the boy, but was unable to do so.
The Police Search and Rescue Unit, IPSS and lifeguards searched the area for about three hours.
The teen had been wearing blue shorts with grey and red stripes.
#sapsKZN Search continuing this am for 13yr-old drowning victim at Sheffield Beach, North Coast. Police urging members of the public once again to practice #WaterSafety MEhttps://t.co/rC9F7V5kUz pic.twitter.com/hviWbamkJH
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) December 17, 2017