Search launched for boy (7) who disappeared in Tugela River

Search launched for boy (7) who disappeared in Tugela River

A search and rescue operation has been launched at the Tugela River in Mandeni following the disappearance of a seven-year-old boy.

IPSS search and rescue Tugela missing
IPSS Medical

It's understood that the child had been swimming with friends on Monday when he got into difficulty.

 

IPSS's Medical Rescue's Samantha Meyrick says due to the levels of the river, rescue teams had to call of the search last night.

IPSS Medical Tugela drown
IPSS Medical


"The search has continued this morning with additional resources. 


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"SAPS Search and Rescue and IPSS Medical Search and rescue teams are on scene today and will be searching the river extensively for the missing boy," says Meyrick. 

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