Last night, at approximately 18:33, CERT South Africa received a distress message from a member of the Olievenhoutbosch community reporting that a young boy had gone missing in a river after reportedly playing in the water earlier in the afternoon.
Due to the remote and rural location, emergency services were notified and resources were dispatched to the area.
The body of the missing child has sadly been recovered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the child’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic loss.
Our sincere appreciation to all emergency services, search and rescue teams, security personnel, and members of the community who assisted during the search operation.
CERT-SA crews, Gauteng Emergency Medical Services Rescue Unit, the South African Police Service Diving Unit, SAPS Search and Rescue, and other emergency response teams, actively searching for the missing…
