naked body Avoca KZN

A decomposed body was found in Avoca, KZN.
Photo: ER24

Body of teenager found in quarry dam in Emzinoni

Paramedics said the body of a teenager who had gone missing was found in a quarry dam in Emzinoni on Sunday.

naked body Avoca KZN

A decomposed body was found in Avoca, KZN.
Photo: ER24

The body of a teenager who had gone missing was found in a quarry dam in Emzinoni on Sunday. 

TEENAGER WENT MISSING AFTER SWIMMING WITH FRIENDS

According to ER24 the body of a boy, believed to be 15-years-old was recovered from a quarry dam in Emzinoni on Sunday. 

“ER24, Delta 1 Rescue, Lydenburg Search and Rescue, and the SAPS were alerted to the incident after the boy had gone missing on Sunday after swimming with friends.

“On scene, rescue divers began to search the waters and surrounding banks. After a few short minutes, the boy’s body was found and brought to the waiting medics.” 

The teenager was declared dead on the scene. 

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Local authorities were on the scene to conduct an investigation into this incident.

SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND

Drowning is an ever-present risk when people go to rivers, beaches, dams, and pools.

Below are some water safety tips you would be well advised to follow:

  • Before entering the sea, swimmers must take time to watch the waves and must avoid places where there is a strong backwash, obvious rip currents or a danger of being washed onto the rocks.
  • Check the weather and the tides before you leave home – if the sea is too rough, you could be swept away.
  • Only enter where the waves are straight and gentle.
  • If you experience a strong current, get out of the sea, or at least do not go in deep.
  • Never swim while you are intoxicated. Alcohol impairs judgement and unnecessary risks are taken. An intoxicated swimmer will tire more easily, increasing the chance of an accident or drowning.
  • Check with the lifeguards on duty what the surf conditions are before entering the sea.
  • Only swim in designated areas that are supervised by lifeguards.
  • If the lifeguards give you directions or instructions from the beach, obey them.