On the afternoon of 16 December 2017, Police Divers from Durban Search And Rescue along with IPSS Medical Rescue & Kwadukuza Lifeguards were called out to Sheffield Beach on the North Coast where a 13 year old drowned at approximately 13h00, according to the father.
The victim was wearing blue shorts, grey shirt with red stripes. He got into difficulty while swimming at a no-bathing beach, A passerby noticed the boy dissapearing under the waves.
He entered the water to try to locate the boy, but was unsuccessful in his efforts. 2 jet skis and a drone were launched in an effort to locate the missing boy.
The search continued for approximately 3 hours before being called off due to high winds and rough sea conditions. The search will continue at first light on 17 December 2017.
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