2 missing after boat capsizes in E Cape
2012-12-12 11:31
East London - Two men are missing after their boat capsized
on a river in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday morning, the National Sea Rescue
Institute (NSRI) said.
Spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the small paddle boat
capsized on the Mtentu River, between Bizana and Port Edward, at about 05:00.
"It appears that three local men were crossing the
Mtentu River, near to the river mouth, with the river still experiencing some
flood conditions," he said.
One of the men made it safely to the shore. A search party
was launched for the others.
Lambinon said the area, about 25km from Port Edward, was
difficult to access. The NSRI had towed a rigid inflatable boat over
"barely accessible remote tracks" to reach the scene.
A foot patrol and a police dive unit were taking part in the
search.
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