Woman hospitalised following Umhlanga near-drowning incident
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
A woman is receiving treatment at a Durban hospital, after a near drowning incident at Umhlanga beach, north of the city.
Reports from the scene suggest a 36-year-old woman was swept out to sea by a strong current.
It's reported she was first rescued by a member of the public.
Lifeguards then rushed to bring her back to shore where she was assessed and initially treated by a Netcare 911 medics.
READ: Man rescued in iSipingo near drowning
The woman was treated on scene and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
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