Search continues for teen who drowned in Scottburgh

Search continues for teen who drowned in Scottburgh

Police dive teams are still searching for the body of a teenager, who drowned at Scottburgh Beach.

NSRI rescue boat
NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute says the 17-year-old went missing while he was swimming this past weekend.


Spokesperson Craig Lambinon says they've been looking for the young man for three days now.


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"NSRI were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Scottburgh Beach in rough sea conditions.


"Scottburgh municipal lifeguards had initiated a search. The South African Police Services and police search and rescue were alerted.


"An extensive revealed no sign of the teenager."

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