EMS Aquatic Search and Rescue Team, in collaboration with the South African Police Service Water Policing and Diving Services, have recovered the body of a 13-year-old Boy who drowned on Saturday afternoon in Power Park Soweto. The boy was playing with friends when the incident occurred.
A case of suspected drowning was reported at a local Police Station yesterday. SAPS conducted search and rescue operations until 21:00pm.
The teams resumed their search this morning, resulting in them recovering the body at around 11:30am.
Springtime is here and the City of Joburg EMS urges residents to please safeguard children during this season.
Please ensure that children stay away from abondoned buildings that are submerged in water and refrain from swimming in dams and lakes.