Pensioner drowns near Hermanus after heavy rains

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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said in a statement that the 66-year-old man drowned after being swept away by currents at Grotto East at the lagoon mouth, near Hermanus, on Friday.

“The man was assisted to shore by his daughter and by a bystander and the child waded ashore. On getting the man to the shore CPR efforts were initiated and NSRI Hermanus duty crew, WC government health EMS, CMC ambulance services and the SA Police Service were activated.”

Barnard said an NSRI advanced life support paramedic was able to reach them on the other side of the lagoon “where sadly the man was declared deceased”.“The body of the man has been taken into the care of WC government health forensic pathology services. Police have opened an inquest docket. Condolences are conveyed to the family. NSRI commend the efforts of family and bystanders on the scene.”

 

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