NATIONAL NEWS - The body of the 23-year-old man who was swept out to sea at the Eastmoor Crescent beach on Monday last week has been recovered.

According to Northglen News, his body was recovered in Clarke Bay, Ballito, more than 30km away, after being dragged away by a rip current.

According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), the man’s body was discovered on Friday afternoon during ongoing search-and-recovery efforts by eThekwini lifeguards, Kwadakuza lifeguards, NSRI and Metro Police Search and Rescue, the SAPS and Police K9 Search and Rescue.

Matt Dickey, NSRI Umhlanga station commander, explains that the man, who was on holiday from Limpopo, had gone missing in the surf after being caught in rip currents while swimming.

“It appears that two brothers from Limpopo, now living in Johannesburg, were visiting the Drakensberg on holiday and were returning to Johannesburg. They had decided to go to the beach for a swim before their flight. One brother, aged 23, who was studying at Limpopo University, entered the water to swim. He appeared to be caught in rip currents.

“A Good Samaritan and bystander who witnessed the incident entered the water to try to help. He retreated when lifeguards and NSRI rescue swimmers joined the search. Our thoughts, care and compassion are with the family of the missing man in this difficult time,” Dickey says.

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