Cape Town – One of three men who were swept into the surf in front of the Windsor Hotel in Hermanus was declared dead after he was brought ashore on Tuesday.
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said its Hermanus duty crew and the police were activated following eye-witness reports of three men being swept by waves into the surf off rocks on the shoreline.
“On arrival on the scene, it was found the two men had managed to reach the shore and were safely out of the water.
“A search commenced for a missing man. Shortly into the search, the man was located and recovered from the surf onto the NSRI rescue craft.”
He was taken to the NSRI Hermanus rescue station where he was declared dead after resuscitation efforts failed, the NSRI said.
The two survivors were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries
“All 3 adult males are believed to be Zimbabweans. Police have opened an inquest docket. Condolences are conveyed to the family of the deceased man,” said the NSRI.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
