Three drown when boat capsizes

NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated at 07:11 on Saturday, 17 October following reports of a RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) that washed ashore approximately 4 kilometres from Kleinmond. The boat was suspected to have capsized during the night.

According to NSRI Kleinmond station commander, Schalk Boonzaaier, The NSRI Kleinmond sea rescue craft Jaytee III and Rescue 42 Alpha were launched and the NSRI Hermanus sea rescue craft South Star and Rotarian Burnett were diverted from a training exercise to join in the search.

A sea and shoreline search commenced for what was initially believed to be four missing men.

NSRI Gordon’s Bay duty crew and NSRI ASR (Airborne Sea Rescue) rescue swimmers were placed on alert. The SA Police Services, WC Government Health EMS and Overberg Fire and Rescue Services were also activated.

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