Rescuers search for Mfuleni teen in Glen Beach waves
A major search and rescue operation is underway for an 18-year-old teenager who was swept out to sea by strong currents at Glen Beach in Cape Town. Multiple emergency services, including the NSRI and police divers, are involved in the ongoing search efforts.
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This highlights the dangers of coastal currents and the coordination required between local emergency services during water-based rescue operations.
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AN AFTERNOON swim at Glen Beach sparked a major search operation Saturday evening when an 18-year-old from the township of Mfuleni was swept to sea by strong currents.
Reports said the teenager was in the water with friends when a wave pulled him under and dragged him out towards Maidens Cove.
NSRI Bakoven station commander, Bevan Geyser, said they received reports of a drowning in progress at around 6.57pm on Saturday and immediately NSRI Bakoven and NSRI Table Bay crew were activated to begin the search.
Both the NSRI and City of Cape Town water rescue teams deployed to the scene.
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