Woman hospitalised following Umhlanga near-drowning incident

Woman hospitalised following Umhlanga near-drowning incident

A woman is receiving treatment at a Durban hospital, after a near drowning incident at Umhlanga beach, north of the city.

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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. 

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The woman was treated on scene and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

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