Body of one of the missing fisherman found out at sea

Body of one of the missing fisherman found out at sea
Body of one of the missing fisherman found out at sea Photo : Arrive Alive

A body of one of the missing fishermen from the boat that capsized near St Francis bay has been found floating in the sea near Blue Horizon Bay in Port Elizabeth.

On Wednesday, 18 July 2017 around 09:00, the crew of a vessel Gambit that was sailing near Blue Horizon Bay in Port Elizabeth saw a body of man floating in the sea and later brought the body to the port in St Francis Bay.

The body was later identified to be that of Mbongeni Gift Zulu (43), from Jeffrey’s Bay.
Zulu was also one of the missing fishermen.

Police are urging anyone who is interested to assist with the search for the now seven missing fishermen to contact Captain Johan Du Toit at 071 475 1831.

An inquest investigation is underway.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service