JerryMungo
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Very sad to hear of this. Condolences to the families and friends. Will post news articles as they become availalbe.
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An experienced open-water swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with her regular morning group off KuGompo City’s Orient Beachfront on Tuesday.
Witnesses told the Dispatch that members of the group became aware the woman was in distress and realised she had been attacked by a shark.
They rushed to her aid and helped bring her back to shore.
The woman lost consciousness during the rescue, and attempts were made to resuscitate her while emergency services were called to the scene.
Buffalo City Metro has since confirmed the shark attack and announced the closure of Orient Beach and Eastern Beach until further notice.
“Members of the public and all beachgoers are hereby advised that Orient Beach and Eastern Beach have been closed until further notice, following a serious incident reported at Orient Beach this morning,” the municipality said.
“Beachgoers are urged to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from entering the water at the affected beaches.”
The municipality said warnings were also being issued at other beaches and urged the public to remain vigilant and comply with safety instructions.
Authorities were at the scene, and further updates would be issued as information became available.
Mike Louw was one of the people who tried to revive 65-year-old Janine Lochrenberg after the shark attach | Thulisile Mapongwana
Mike Louw was one of the people who tried to revive 65-year-old Janine Lochrenberg after the shark attach
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BREAKING | Woman killed by shark at Orient Beach | The Herald
An experienced open-water swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with her regular morning group off KuGompo City’s Orient Beachfront on Tuesday. The woma…
theherald.co.za
An experienced open-water swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with her regular morning group off KuGompo City’s Orient Beachfront on Tuesday.
Witnesses told the Dispatch that members of the group became aware the woman was in distress and realised she had been attacked by a shark.
They rushed to her aid and helped bring her back to shore.
The woman lost consciousness during the rescue, and attempts were made to resuscitate her while emergency services were called to the scene.
Buffalo City Metro has since confirmed the shark attack and announced the closure of Orient Beach and Eastern Beach until further notice.
“Members of the public and all beachgoers are hereby advised that Orient Beach and Eastern Beach have been closed until further notice, following a serious incident reported at Orient Beach this morning,” the municipality said.
“Beachgoers are urged to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from entering the water at the affected beaches.”
The municipality said warnings were also being issued at other beaches and urged the public to remain vigilant and comply with safety instructions.
Authorities were at the scene, and further updates would be issued as information became available.
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