Search set to resume for Umlazi girl swept away by river

Search set to resume for Umlazi girl swept away by river

It's been almost a week since an Umlazi family last saw their 9-year-old little girl. 

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SAPS Search and Rescue Unit

Amahle Mvoyo is believed to have drowned last Friday - while playing near a river in the township, south of Durban. 

Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the Search and Rescue Unit has been working around the clock to try and find the child - but with no luck. 

He says the search effort will continue until she is located.

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"It is alleged that this young girl was with her friends when they were trying to cross the river then the river swept them away.

Three of her friends managed to come out of the river. This little girl was swept away by the waters. Now, she [still] has not yet been found," he said.  

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