Two fishermen have died in Yzerfontein, with circumstances surrounding their deaths still under investigation.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crew received reports on Friday from a local fishing vessel that two crew members were thought to be dead. There were eight crew members on board.
“NSRI medics met the vessel on her arrival at Yzerfontein Harbour, and a doctor, who happened to be at the harbour at the time, assisted. Two adult male crewmen of the fishing vessel were sadly confirmed to be deceased,” said NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon.
Police were called out to the scene and an investigation is under way, added Lambinon.
“The bodies of the two deceased men were taken into the care of Western Cape Government Health Forensic Pathology Services,” added Lambinon.
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