NATIONAL NEWS - Another drowning at an Amanzimtoti beach in KwaZulu-Natal was narrowly averted, thanks to the swift and selfless intervention of members of the public and beach officials, reports South Coast Sun.
On Monday afternoon, an elderly ‘Toti resident entered the sea for a swim at the unprotected beach north of the river mouth in the vicinity of Le Escalier flats.
It appears she was first knocked over by the surf, and then experienced distress as the waves continued to pound her, while the current started dragging her in.
According to ward 97 councillor Andre Beetge, she was noticed by a resident who alerted beach management and members of the public.
Eyewitness Ajay Ramlall, who posted on the Daiwa Anglers Fan Club South Africa Facebook page, credited the swift response of passers-by, cyclist Reiner Kuperus and resident Amanzimtoti can collector Thami Kwela, for the woman’s survival.
