Dorian Robertson, NSRI Richards Bay station commander, said; “At 15h46 on Sunday 8 January, NSRI Richards Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Esikhawani Beach, 10 nautical miles South of Richards Bay.
“Our NSRI Richards Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched our sea rescue craft Spirit of Round Table and our sea rescue vehicle and the SA Police Force responded.
“On arrival on-scene a search commenced for a 16 year old male missing in the surf. The teenager had reportedly gone missing in the surf while swimming with friends.
“An extensive search has revealed no sign of the teenager and a Police Dive Unit have been summoned to continue with an ongoing search operation.
“Police will open an inquest docket.”
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